510(k) · Cleared
ClearedNCS Fish-Fit MD System Fish-Fit MD Compass MD
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Ncs Lab Srl · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Dec 11, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K100159 (Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Div., 2010) and 1 other predicate after a 309-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1991. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Dec 11, 2012
- Review
- 309 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K911837 (1991). 85 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK053561 Bio-Mini Revo Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 2 generations backK091549 Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone SystemLinvatec Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111779 Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13Conmed Linvatec · 2011
- This deviceK120356 NCS Fish-Fit MD System Fish-Fit MD Compass MDNcs Lab Srl · 2012
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK160500 Elite SPK, Compasso, Elite SPK KitNcs Lab Srl · 2016
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- Root · 10 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 9 generations backK973849 Bioabsorbable Bankart TackHogan & Hartson · 1998
- 8 generations backK992567 Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520ABionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
- 7 generations backK003970 Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520ABionx Implants, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK020056 Duet Suture AnchorBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2002
- 5 generations backK030388 Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK042966 Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor…Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. · 2004
- 3 generations backK053561 Bio-Mini Revo Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 2 generations backK091549 Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone SystemLinvatec Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK111779 Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13Conmed Linvatec · 2011
- This deviceK120356 NCS Fish-Fit MD System Fish-Fit MD Compass MDNcs Lab Srl · 2012
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K160500Elite SPK, Compasso, Elite SPK KitNcs Lab Srl · 2016 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K911837 | Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation Device | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −9 | K973849 | Bioabsorbable Bankart Tack | Hogan & Hartson | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K992567 | Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520A | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K003970 | Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520A | Bionx Implants, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K020056 | Duet Suture Anchor | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K030388 | Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510 | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K042966 | Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor, Models… | Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K053561 | Bio-Mini Revo Suture Anchor | Conmed Linvatec | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K091549 | Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone System | Linvatec Corp. | 2009 | 1 |
| −1 | K111779 | Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13 | Conmed Linvatec | 2011 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120356 | NCS Fish-Fit MD System Fish-Fit MD Compass MD | Ncs Lab Srl | 2012 | — |
| +1 | K160500 | Elite SPK, Compasso, Elite SPK Kit | Ncs Lab Srl | 2016 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 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.
Planning a device in MBI? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new MBI device
- #1 K203268 Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchorscore 21.4 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K100159 | Smith and Nephew Twinfix Ultra TI Suture AnchorSummary page 2…uivalent to the following predicate devices: * Smith and Nephew, TwinFix Ultra Ti Suture Anchor, cleared by FDA on April 19, 2010 in K1 00159; and * ConMed Linvatex, Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor, cleared by FDA on August 8, 2011 in K1 11779.… | 2010 |
| * | K111779 | Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13Summary page 2…cleared by FDA on April 19, 2010 in K1 00159; and * ConMed Linvatex, Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor, cleared by FDA on August 8, 2011 in K1 11779. 2 000079… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K160500 | Elite SPK, Compasso, Elite SPK Kit | 2016 | 0 |
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 21 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 9 of the 85 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K160500 (Ncs Lab Srl, 2016) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K100159.
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. 2012, 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 NCS Fish-Fit MID System is intended for the attachment of soft tissue to bone during arthroscopic or open treatment of rotator cuff tendons lesions with the purpose of repairing the rotator cuff (supraspinatus, infraspinatus and subscapularis).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120356 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120356: NCS Fish-Fit MD System Fish-Fit MD Compass MD.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120356
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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