510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2018Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan Screws
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Valeris Medical · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Sep 10, 2014 as substantially equivalent to K133036 (Amendia, Inc., 2014) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1996. 5 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Sep 10, 2014
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K961555 (1996). 29 ancestors in all, the oldest K915424 (1993). 5 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 7 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK061154 Kinsa Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK071586 Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division · 2007 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK083635 Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference ScrewSmith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK133036 Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan ScrewsAmendia, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- This deviceK142230 Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan ScrewsValeris Medical · 2014
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK192810 Apollo Suture Anchor SystemValeris Medical · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK152255 BoneCam Suture AnchorsValeris Medical · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK230655 PEEK RCI Screw; Bio-Composite Screw; SignaLoc ScrewSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK230123 Apollo Knotless Suture AnchorMaruho Medical · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK193108 Bonecam Suture AnchorValeris Medical, Inc. · 2020
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K192810Apollo Suture Anchor SystemValeris Medical · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K152255BoneCam Suture AnchorsValeris Medical · 2015 · cites it directly1descendant
- K230655PEEK RCI Screw; Bio-Composite Screw; SignaLoc ScrewSignature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. · 2023 · cites it directly0descendants
- K230123Apollo Knotless Suture AnchorMaruho Medical · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K193108Bonecam Suture AnchorValeris Medical, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −5 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K061154 | Kinsa Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071586 | Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division | 2007 | 1 |
| −2 | K083635 | Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference Screw | Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K133036 | Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan Screws | Amendia, Inc. | 2014 | 1 |
| 0 (this device) | K142230 | Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan Screws | Valeris Medical | 2014 | — |
| +1 | K192810 | Apollo Suture Anchor System | Valeris Medical | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K152255 | BoneCam Suture Anchors | Valeris Medical | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K230655 | PEEK RCI Screw; Bio-Composite Screw; SignaLoc Screw | Signature Orthopaedics Pty, Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K230123 | Apollo Knotless Suture Anchor | Maruho Medical | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K193108 | Bonecam Suture Anchor | Valeris Medical, Inc. | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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.
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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K133036 | Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan ScrewsSummary page 6…ulation Number 21 CFR 888.3040 Product Code MBI Name of Predicate Device 510(k) # Manufacturer Apollo Suture Anchor System and K133036 Amendia (transferred product to Valeris Titan Screws Medical) Description… | 2014 |
What descends from it? (5)
3 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)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2018 | Class II | Z-2430-2018 | Process control | The label on Apollo XT 5.5mm Suture Anchor (part # XTS-5515; lots 2358, 2362, and 2363) indicated that the anchor screw material was titanium, however that part number is made of PEEK. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 8 of the 29 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K192810 (Valeris Medical, 2020) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K133036.
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. 2014, 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 Apollo Suture Anchors and Titan Screws are indicated for use in fixation of ligament, tendon, bone, or soft tissue to bone in knee, shoulder, foot/ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist procedures. The screws are intended for use in the following procedures: Indications — Apollo Medial Suture Anchor and Apollo XT Suture Anchors The Apollo Medial Suture Anchor and Apollo XT Suture Anchors are intended for: Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair Bankart Repair SLAP Lesion…
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The Apollo Suture Anchors and Titan Screws are indicated for use in fixation of ligament, tendon, bone, or soft tissue to bone in knee, shoulder, foot/ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist procedures. The screws are intended for use in the following procedures:
Indications — Apollo Medial Suture Anchor and Apollo XT Suture Anchors
The Apollo Medial Suture Anchor and Apollo XT Suture Anchors are intended for:
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair
Bankart Repair
SLAP Lesion Repair
Biceps Tenodesis
Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair
Deltoid Repair
Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction
Foot/Ankle
Lateral Stabilization
Medial Stabilization
Achilles Tendon Repair
Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair
Iliotibial Band Tenodesis
Elbow
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Hip
Capsular Repair
Acetabular Labral Repair
Indications — Apollo Lateral Anchor
The Apollo Lateral Anchor is indicated for:
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair
Bankart Repair
SLAP Lesion Repair
Biceps Tenodesis
Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair
Deltoid Repair
Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction
Wrist/Hand
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction
Ulnar/Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Foot/Ankle
Lateral Stabilization
Medial Stabilization
Achilles Tendon Repair/Reconstruction
Hallux Valgus Reconstruction
Mid- and Forefoot Reconstruction
Elbow
Biceps Tendon Reconstruction
Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Lateral Epicondylitis Repair (PEEK Anchor Only)
Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair
Joint Capsule Closure
Iliotibial Band Tenodesis
Patellar Ligament/Tendon Repair
Indications — Apollo Labral Suture Anchor
Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair
Bankart Repair
SLAP Lesion Repair
Biceps Tenodesis
Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair
Deltoid Repair
Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction
Wrist
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction
Elbow
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Hip
Capsular Repair
Acetabular Labral Repair
Knee
Extracapsular Repair
Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair
Joint Capsule Closure
Iliotibial Band Tenodesis Reconstruction
Patellar Ligament/Tendon Repair
Vastus Medialis Obliquus Muscle Advancement
Indications — Interference Screws
The Titan Interference Screws are indicated for the reattachment of ligament, tendon, soft tissue, or bone to bone during cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeries of the knee. All screws with a diameter of 9 mm or less and a length of 23 mm or less are also intended for the use in the following procedures:
Knee
ACL repairs
PCL repairs
Extra-capsular repairs
Medial collateral ligament
Lateral collateral ligament
Posterior oblique ligament
Patellar realignment and tendon repairs
Vastus medialis oliquous advancement
Iliotibial band tenodesis
Shoulder
Capsular stabilization
Bankart repair
Anterior shoulder instability
SLAP lesion repairs
Capsular shift of capsulolabral reconstructions
Acromioclavicular separation repairs
Deltoid repairs
Rotator cuff tear repairs
Biceps tenodesis
Foot and Ankle
Hallux valgus repairs
Medial or lateral instability repairs/reconstructions
Achilles tendon repairs/reconstructions
Midfoot reconstructions
Metatarsal ligament/tendon repairs/reconstructions
Bunionectomy
Flexor Hallucis Longus
Tendon transfers
Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Biceps tendon reattachment
Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstructions
Lateral epicondylitis repair
Indications — Titan Mini-Interference Screws
The Titan Mini-Interference Screws are intended to be used for fixation of tissue, including ligament or tendon to bone, or a bone/tendon to bone. See below for specific indications.
The Mini-Interference Screws are intended to provide soft tissue reattachment (i.e. fixation of ligament and tendon graft tissue).
See below for specific indications.
Shoulder
Capsular stabilization
Bankart repair
Anterior shoulder instability
SLAP lesion repairs
Capsular shift of capsulolabral reconstructions
Acromioclavicular separation repairs
Deltoid repairs
Rotator cuff tear repairs
Biceps tenodesis
Foot and Ankle
Hallux valgus reconstruction
Medial stabilization
Lateral stabilization
Achilles Tendon Repair
Midfoot reconstructions
Metatarsal ligament repair
Bunionectomy
Flexor Hallucis Longus for Achilles Tendon reconstruction
Tendon transfers in the foot and ankle
Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
Patellar Tendon Repair
Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair
Iliotibial Band Tenodesis
Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
Elbow
Biceps tendon reattachment
Ulnar or radial collateral ligament reconstruction
Wrist and Hand
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty (basal thumb joint arthroplasty)
Carpal Ligament Reconstructions and repairs
Tendon transfer in the hand/wrist
Lateral Epicondylitis repair
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142230 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142230: Apollo Suture Anchor System and Titan Screws.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142230
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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