510(k) · Cleared
ClearedTranstend BR Anchor W/ Orthocord, Transtend TI Anchor W/Orthocord, Transtend Peek Anchor W/Orthocord, Healix Transtend
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Jan 7, 2011 as substantially equivalent to K100012 (Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company, 2010) and 7 other predicates after a 147-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1997. 15 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 7, 2011
- Review
- 147 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K971358 (1997). 53 ancestors in all, the oldest K930893 (1993). 15 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK073412 Gryphon BR and Healix BR AnchorsDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090124 Gryphon P BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord,Gryphon P BR Anchor W/Orthocord…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK100012 Gryphon T BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord, Gryphon T BR Anchor W…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2010
- This deviceK102298 Transtend BR Anchor W/ Orthocord, Transtend TI Anchor W/Orthocord…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK211002 Grappler Suture Anchor SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK103712 Gryphon Peek DS Anchor W/ Orthocord, Gryphon Peek Anchor W/ OrthocordDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 3 of its ownK222091 Grappler Suture Anchor SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 2 of its ownK223589 Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK240594 Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024
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- Root · 9 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK990454 Bio-Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
- 7 generations backK993975 Absolute Absorbable Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
- 6 generations backK013572 Mitek Biocryl Interference ScrewsMitek Products · 2002
- 5 generations backK032717 Biocryl Rapide Interference ScrewMitek Worldwide · 2004
- 4 generations backK060830 Milagro Interference ScrewDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2006
- 3 generations backK073412 Gryphon BR and Healix BR AnchorsDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2008 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK090124 Gryphon P BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord,Gryphon P BR Anchor W/Orthocord…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK100012 Gryphon T BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord, Gryphon T BR Anchor W…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2010
- This deviceK102298 Transtend BR Anchor W/ Orthocord, Transtend TI Anchor W/Orthocord…Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 15 · See all- K211002Grappler Suture Anchor SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly6descendants
- K103712Gryphon Peek DS Anchor W/ Orthocord, Gryphon Peek Anchor W/ OrthocordDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011 · cites it directly6descendants
- K222091Grappler Suture Anchor SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on3descendants
- K223589Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on2descendants
- K240594Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL SystemParagon 28, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K971358 | Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MM | Arthrex, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K990454 | Bio-Interference Screw | Innovasive Devices, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K993975 | Absolute Absorbable Interference Screw | Innovasive Devices, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K013572 | Mitek Biocryl Interference Screws | Mitek Products | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K032717 | Biocryl Rapide Interference Screw | Mitek Worldwide | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K060830 | Milagro Interference Screw | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K073412 | Gryphon BR and Healix BR Anchors | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2008 | 1 |
| −2 | K090124 | Gryphon P BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord,Gryphon P BR Anchor W/Orthocord, Model… | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2009 | 2 |
| −1 | K100012 | Gryphon T BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord, Gryphon T BR Anchor W /Orthocord, Gryphon… | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K102298 | Transtend BR Anchor W/ Orthocord, Transtend TI Anchor W/Orthocord, Transtend… | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2011 | — |
| +1 | K211002 | Grappler Suture Anchor System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2021 | 1 |
| +1 | K103712 | Gryphon Peek DS Anchor W/ Orthocord, Gryphon Peek Anchor W/ Orthocord | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2011 | — |
| +2 | K222091 | Grappler Suture Anchor System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K223589 | Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K240594 | Grappler Suture Anchor R3FLEX IOL System | Paragon 28, Inc. | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against? (8)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100012 | Gryphon T BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord, Gryphon T BR Anchor W /Orthocord, Gryphon P BR DS…Summary page 1…Proprietary Name: TranisTend Anchors Substantial The proposed TransTend Anchors are substantially equivalent to: Equivalence K1000 12 Gryphon Br - Hip (March 10, 2010) *K090 124 Gryphon P BR Anchor (March 11, 2009) *K0734… | 2010 |
| * | K090124 | Gryphon P BR DS Anchor W/Orthocord,Gryphon P BR Anchor W/Orthocord, Model 210813,210814Summary page 1…The proposed TransTend Anchors are substantially equivalent to: Equivalence K1000 12 Gryphon Br - Hip (March 10, 2010) *K090 124 Gryphon P BR Anchor (March 11, 2009) *K073412 Gryphon BR / Healix BR Anchors (January 17, 2008)… | 2009 |
| * | K073412 | Gryphon BR and Healix BR AnchorsSummary page 1…o: Equivalence K1000 12 Gryphon Br - Hip (March 10, 2010) *K090 124 Gryphon P BR Anchor (March 11, 2009) *K073412 Gryphon BR / Healix BR Anchors (January 17, 2008) *K082282 Healix Ti Anchor (November 7, 2008)… | 2008 |
| * | K082282 | Healix TI AnchorSummary page 1…*K090 124 Gryphon P BR Anchor (March 11, 2009) *K073412 Gryphon BR / Healix BR Anchors (January 17, 2008) *K082282 Healix Ti Anchor (November 7, 2008) K07 148 1 Heal ix Peek Anchor (August 9, 2007)… | 2008 |
| * | K071481 | Healix AnchorSummary page 1…*K073412 Gryphon BR / Healix BR Anchors (January 17, 2008) *K082282 Healix Ti Anchor (November 7, 2008) K07 148 1 Heal ix Peek Anchor (August 9, 2007) K082810 Arthrex BioComposite Corkscrew Anchor (January 23, 2009)… | 2007 |
| * | K082810 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite Tak…Summary page 1…2008) *K082282 Healix Ti Anchor (November 7, 2008) K07 148 1 Heal ix Peek Anchor (August 9, 2007) K082810 Arthrex BioComposite Corkscrew Anchor (January 23, 2009) *K08 1598 KFX Suture lock Nail Bone Anchor (July 3,… | 2009 |
| * | K081598 | Suture Lock Nail Bone Anchor with White (KFX-W-200) & Blue (KFX-B-200) Fiberforce SutureSummary page 1…K07 148 1 Heal ix Peek Anchor (August 9, 2007) K082810 Arthrex BioComposite Corkscrew Anchor (January 23, 2009) *K08 1598 KFX Suture lock Nail Bone Anchor (July 3, 2008) *K020159 Twin Fix Ti Quick T 3.5 rum Fixation System ( March… | 2008 |
| * | K020159 | Smith & Nephew Twinfix TI Quick TSummary page 1…K082810 Arthrex BioComposite Corkscrew Anchor (January 23, 2009) *K08 1598 KFX Suture lock Nail Bone Anchor (July 3, 2008) *K020159 Twin Fix Ti Quick T 3.5 rum Fixation System ( March 26, 2010) Device These devices carry an FDA product code HWC, a… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (15)
See all 153 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 14 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 13 of the 53 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K211002 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2021) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 7 other devices also cite its predicate K100012.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2011, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 35 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The TransTend Anchor is indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with post-operative immobilization as follows: Shoulder — Rotator Cuff (BR, PEEK, Titanium); Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff (BR, PEEK, Titanium); Biceps Tenodesis (PEEK, Titanium); Acromio-Clavicular Separation (PEEK, Titanium); Deltoid Repair (PEEK, Titanium) Foot/Ankle — Lateral Stabilization (PEEK, Titanium); Medial Stabilization (PEEK, Titanium); Mid-foot…
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The TransTend Anchor is indicated for use in soft tissue to bone fixation in association with post-operative immobilization as follows:
Shoulder — Rotator Cuff (BR, PEEK, Titanium); Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff (BR, PEEK, Titanium); Biceps Tenodesis (PEEK, Titanium); Acromio-Clavicular Separation (PEEK, Titanium); Deltoid Repair (PEEK, Titanium)
Foot/Ankle — Lateral Stabilization (PEEK, Titanium); Medial Stabilization (PEEK, Titanium); Mid-foot Reconstruction (PEEK, Titanium); Hallux Valgus Repair (BR, Titanium); Metatarsal Ligament/Tendon Repairs (PEEK, Titanium)
Knee — Medial Collateral Ligament Repair (PEEK, Titanium); Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair (PEEK, Titanium); Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair (PEEK, Titanium); Iliotibial Band Tenodesis (PEEK, Titanium)
Elbow — Lateral Epicondylitis Repair (PEEK, Titanium)
Wrist — Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction (PEEK, Titanium)
Hip — Capsular Repair (PEEK, Titanium); Acetabular Labral Repair (PEEK, Titanium)
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K102298 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K102298: Transtend BR Anchor W/ Orthocord, Transtend TI Anchor W/Orthocord, Transtend Peek Anchor W/Orthocord, Healix Transtend.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K102298
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026