510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBioraptor Curved 2.3 PK Suture Anchors
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Dec 13, 2010 as substantially equivalent to K071586 (Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division, 2007) after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1996. 8 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Dec 13, 2010
- Review
- 89 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K961555 (1996). 7 ancestors in all. 8 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 4 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK061154 Kinsa Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 1 generation backK071586 Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division · 2007 · Recalled
- This deviceK102660 Bioraptor Curved 2.3 PK Suture AnchorsSmith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2010
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK152566 PEBA Anchor/Suture Combination, 2.0mm Mini-Tac Anchor, Model…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK251627 BIORAPTOR 2.3 PK Suture Anchor w/ ULTRABRAID (#2) Suture (cobraid…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK242477 Shoulder Soft Tissue AnchorsSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK243665 Crius PEEK Suture Anchor System (Thread-Fix Anchor); Crius PEEK…ZheJiang Decans Medical Devices Co., Ltd. · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK232725 Javelot Ti Suture Anchor, Javelot Ti-D Suture AnchorSuzhou Endophix Co., Ltd. · 2023
Showing 5 of 8 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 8 · See all- K152566PEBA Anchor/Suture Combination, 2.0mm Mini-Tac Anchor, Model 10-1629-01, Modification to…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2015 · cites it directly6descendants
- K251627BIORAPTOR 2.3 PK Suture Anchor w/ ULTRABRAID (#2) Suture (cobraid blue); BIORAPTOR 2.3…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K242477Shoulder Soft Tissue AnchorsSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K243665Crius PEEK Suture Anchor System (Thread-Fix Anchor); Crius PEEK Suture Anchor System…ZheJiang Decans Medical Devices Co., Ltd. · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K232725Javelot Ti Suture Anchor, Javelot Ti-D Suture AnchorSuzhou Endophix Co., Ltd. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −4 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −3 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K061154 | Kinsa Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K071586 | Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division | 2007 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K102660 | Bioraptor Curved 2.3 PK Suture Anchors | Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| +1 | K152566 | PEBA Anchor/Suture Combination, 2.0mm Mini-Tac Anchor, Model 10-1629-01… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2015 | 2 |
| +2 | K251627 | BIORAPTOR 2.3 PK Suture Anchor w/ ULTRABRAID (#2) Suture (cobraid blue)… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K242477 | Shoulder Soft Tissue Anchors | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K243665 | Crius PEEK Suture Anchor System (Thread-Fix Anchor); Crius PEEK Suture Anchor… | ZheJiang Decans Medical Devices Co., Ltd. | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K232725 | Javelot Ti Suture Anchor, Javelot Ti-D Suture Anchor | Suzhou Endophix Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 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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Top candidate predicates for a new MBI device
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What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K071586 | Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture AnchorSummary page 1…r Use and Fundamental Scientific Technology to the following legally marketed device in commercial distribution: BIOIRAPTOR 2.3 PK Suture Anchor (K071586). Smith & Nephew Endoscopy 35 of 130 BIORAPTOR… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (8)
2 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 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 3 of the 7 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K152566 (Smith & Nephew, Inc., 2015) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
- 22 other devices also cite its predicate K071586.
How does its category compare?
All MBI devicesMBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2010, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MBI
27in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MBI
58in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MBI
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MBI
3,826in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MBI, 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 | 16 | 80 | 24 | 240 |
| 2008 | 10 | 69 | 6 | 338 |
| 2009 | 19 | 82 | 2 | 355 |
| 2010 | 17 | 76 | 3 | 291 |
| 2011 | 30 | 75 | 23 | 328 |
| 2012 | 24 | 94 | 6 | 371 |
| 2013 | 31 | 100 | 2 | 442 |
| 2014 | 23 | 101 | 0 | 504 |
| 2015 | 23 | 85 | 0 | 507 |
| 2016 | 17 | 94 | 0 | 795 |
| 2017 | 17 | 70 | 4 | 675 |
| 2018 | 16 | 91 | 2 | 1,072 |
| 2019 | 31 | 90 | 0 | 1,303 |
| 2020 | 35 | 83 | 1 | 1,454 |
| 2021 | 18 | 107 | 0 | 1,890 |
| 2022 | 19 | 64 | 0 | 1,591 |
| 2023 | 52 | 57 | 1 | 2,503 |
| 2024 | 22 | 30 | 1 | 3,779 |
| 2025 | 27 | 58 | 1 | 3,826 |
| 2026 | 30 | 63 | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Smith & Nephew BIORAPTOR Curved 2.3 PK Suture Anchor is intended for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for the following indications: Hip Hip capsule repair - Acetabular labrum reattachment Shoulder Capsular stabilization - Bankart repair - Anterior shoulder instability - SLAP lesion repairs - Capsular shift or capsulolabral reconstructions Acromioclavicular separation repairs Deltoid repairs Rotator cuff tear repairs Biceps tenodesis Foot and…
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The Smith & Nephew BIORAPTOR Curved 2.3 PK Suture Anchor is intended for the reattachment of soft tissue to bone for the following indications:
Hip
Hip capsule repair
- Acetabular labrum reattachment
Shoulder
Capsular stabilization
- Bankart repair
- Anterior shoulder instability
- SLAP lesion repairs
- Capsular shift or capsulolabral reconstructions
Acromioclavicular separation repairs
Deltoid repairs
Rotator cuff tear repairs
Biceps tenodesis
Foot and Ankle
H-allux valgus repairs
Medial or lateral instability repairs/reconstructions
Achilles tendon repairs/reconstructions
Midfoot reconstructions
Metatarsal ligament/tendon repairs/reconstructions
Bunionectomy
Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Biceps tendon reattachment
Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstructions
Lateral epicondylitis repair
Knee
Extra-capsular repairs:
- Medial collateral ligament
- Lateral collateral ligament
- Posterior oblique ligament
Patellar realignment and tendon repairs
- Vastus inedialis obliquous advancement
Iliotibial band tenodesis
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K102660 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K102660: Bioraptor Curved 2.3 PK Suture Anchors.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K102660
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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