510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMixing Syringe System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Zimmer Knee Creations, Inc. · FMF Syringe, Piston
Cleared on Jan 13, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K121124 (Arthrex, Inc., 2012) and 2 other predicates after a 109-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2002. 32 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jan 13, 2014
- Review
- 109 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- FMF
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K013966 (2002). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K994337 (2000). 32 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK013966 Apatight-TCP Bone Graft SubstituteCerabio, LLC · 2002
- 6 generations backK022629 WMT-TCP Bone Graft SubstituteWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2002
- 5 generations backK031817 Cellplex TCP Synthetic Cancellous BoneWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2003
- 4 generations backK043261 Harvest Graft Delivery SyringeHarvest Technologies, Corp. · 2005 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK100754 Graft Delivery System Model SA-6115Micromedics, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK111632 Infill Graft Delivery SystemPinnacle Spine Group, LLC · 2011
- 1 generation backK121476 Infill Graft Delivery SystemPinnacle Spine Group, LLC · 2012
- This deviceK133021 Mixing Syringe SystemZimmer Knee Creations, Inc. · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 31 of its ownK141245 Etex Mixing and Delivery SystemEtex Corporation · 2014
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 21 of its ownK161568 Bone Solutions Mixing and Delivery SystemBone Solutions, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 11 of its ownK170675 Graftgun Universal Graft Delivery SystemSurGenTec, LLC · 2017
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 10 of its ownK161447 HydroSet XTOrthovita, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 7 of its ownK181255 PRODENSE Bone Graft SubstituteWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2018
Showing 5 of 32 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 32 · See all- K141245Etex Mixing and Delivery SystemEtex Corporation · 2014 · cites it directly31descendants
- K161568Bone Solutions Mixing and Delivery SystemBone Solutions, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on21descendants
- K170675Graftgun Universal Graft Delivery SystemSurGenTec, LLC · 2017 · 3 generations on11descendants
- K161447HydroSet XTOrthovita, Inc. · 2016 · 2 generations on10descendants
- K181255PRODENSE Bone Graft SubstituteWrightmedicaltechnologyinc · 2018 · 3 generations on7descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K013966 | Apatight-TCP Bone Graft Substitute | Cerabio, LLC | 2002 | — |
| −6 | K022629 | WMT-TCP Bone Graft Substitute | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K031817 | Cellplex TCP Synthetic Cancellous Bone | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K043261 | Harvest Graft Delivery Syringe | Harvest Technologies, Corp. | 2005 | 2 |
| −3 | K100754 | Graft Delivery System Model SA-6115 | Micromedics, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K111632 | Infill Graft Delivery System | Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K121476 | Infill Graft Delivery System | Pinnacle Spine Group, LLC | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K133021 | Mixing Syringe System | Zimmer Knee Creations, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K141245 | Etex Mixing and Delivery System | Etex Corporation | 2014 | — |
| +2 | K161568 | Bone Solutions Mixing and Delivery System | Bone Solutions, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +3 | K170675 | Graftgun Universal Graft Delivery System | SurGenTec, LLC | 2017 | — |
| +2 | K161447 | HydroSet XT | Orthovita, Inc. | 2016 | 2 |
| +3 | K181255 | PRODENSE Bone Graft Substitute | Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 FMF? 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 FMF device
- #1 K241821 Luer Lock Syringe with Safety Needle; Luer…score 16.1 · 8 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K121124 | Arthrex Mixing and Delivery SystemSummary page 1…vice: The Mixing Syringe System has the same indications for use, design, function, materials, and is substantially equivalent to the Arthrex Mixing and Delivery System (K121 124) and InFill graft Delivery System (K121476, KI 11632).… | 2012 |
| * | K121476 | Infill Graft Delivery SystemSummary page 1…indications for use, design, function, materials, and is substantially equivalent to the Arthrex Mixing and Delivery System (K121 124) and InFill graft Delivery System (K121476, KI 11632). K(133021… | 2012 |
| * | K111632 | Infill Graft Delivery SystemSummary page 2…ce. Therefore, the Mixing Syringe System is substantially equivalent to the Arthrex Mixing and Delivery System (K 121 124) and InFill graft Delivery System (K 121476, KI 111632). DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Public Heaitih Service… | 2011 |
What descends from it? (32)
See all 321 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K141245 | Etex Mixing and Delivery System | 2014 | 31 |
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 12 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 24 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K141245 (Etex Corporation, 2014) has gone furthest, with 31 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K121124.
How does its category compare?
All FMF devicesFMF Syringe, Piston: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2014, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · FMF
13in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · FMF
114in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · FMF
19in 2023
Class I (19 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · FMF
4,181in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code FMF, 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 | 23 | 90 | 6 | 674 |
| 2008 | 9 | 74 | 11 | 691 |
| 2009 | 14 | 94 | 15 | 913 |
| 2010 | 11 | 130 | 12 | 679 |
| 2011 | 16 | 109 | 3 | 186 |
| 2012 | 9 | 86 | 6 | 307 |
| 2013 | 12 | 154 | 1 | 326 |
| 2014 | 13 | 84 | 1 | 244 |
| 2015 | 11 | 87 | 2 | 273 |
| 2016 | 12 | 146 | 0 | 684 |
| 2017 | 13 | 135 | 3 | 1,858 |
| 2018 | 8 | 87 | 2 | 3,952 |
| 2019 | 11 | 146 | 1 | 5,863 |
| 2020 | 15 | 107 | 2 | 5,334 |
| 2021 | 20 | 175 | 1 | 5,874 |
| 2022 | 24 | 211 | 2 | 5,233 |
| 2023 | 22 | 173 | 19 (18) | 5,214 |
| 2024 | 14 | 130 | 0 | 5,122 |
| 2025 | 13 | 114 | 0 | 4,181 |
| 2026 | 9 | 239 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Mixing Syringe System is intended to be used for the delivery of hydrated allograft, autograft, or synthetic bone graft material to an orthopedic surgical site.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K133021 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K133021: Mixing Syringe System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K133021
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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