510(k) · Cleared
ClearedHealix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM)
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Jul 25, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K130917 (Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company, 2013) after a 27-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1997. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 25, 2013
- Review
- 27 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K971358 (1997). 31 ancestors in all, the oldest K961555 (1996). 3 later devices descend from it, 2 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 backK112249 Healix Knotless (TM) AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
- 1 generation backK130917 Healix Advance Knotless BR AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK131974 Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM)Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK171114 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS AnchorMedos International SARL · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK180101 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR AnchorMedos International SARL · 2018
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK241010 HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek · 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 backK112249 Healix Knotless (TM) AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
- 1 generation backK130917 Healix Advance Knotless BR AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK131974 Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM)Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
Most influential descendants
Showing 3 of 3 · See all- K171114HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS AnchorMedos International SARL · 2017 · cites it directly2descendants
- K180101HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR AnchorMedos International SARL · 2018 · cites it directly1descendant
- K241010HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek · 2024 · 2 generations on0descendants
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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 | K112249 | Healix Knotless (TM) Anchor | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K130917 | Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2013 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K131974 | Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM) | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K171114 | HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor | Medos International SARL | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K180101 | HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor | Medos International SARL | 2018 | — |
| +2 | K241010 | HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchors | Depuy Mitek | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 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 MAI? 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 MAI device
- #1 K203495 Arthrex SwiveLock Anchorscore 35.2 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K130917 | Healix Advance Knotless BR AnchorSummary page 1…Common Name: Bone Anchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR ANCHOR (6.5mm) is substantially equivalent to: Equivalence * K 130917 Mitek Heal ix Advance Knotless B R Anchor (4.75 and 5.5mm) Clasicato Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (3)
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 16 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 10 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K171114 (Medos International SARL, 2017) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K130917.
How does its category compare?
All MAI devicesMAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MAI
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MAI
54in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MAI
40in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MAI
2,148in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MAI, 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 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 272 |
| 2008 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 172 |
| 2009 | 9 | 74 | 0 | 88 |
| 2010 | 4 | 122 | 0 | 89 |
| 2011 | 9 | 90 | 5 | 129 |
| 2012 | 6 | 56 | 10 | 171 |
| 2013 | 6 | 135 | 0 | 166 |
| 2014 | 4 | 86 | 0 | 149 |
| 2015 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 182 |
| 2016 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 301 |
| 2017 | 9 | 113 | 0 | 478 |
| 2018 | 13 | 108 | 0 | 1,590 |
| 2019 | 9 | 41 | 2 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | 9 | 78 | 40 | 957 |
| 2021 | 8 | 115 | 0 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 6 | 136 | 0 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 2,300 |
| 2025 | 8 | 54 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 2026 | 5 | 69 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Healix Advance Knotless Anchors are indicated for use in the following procedures for reattachment of soft tissue to bone:
Shoulder
* Rotator Cuff
* Biceps Tenodesis
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K131974 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K131974: Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM).” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K131974
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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