510(k) · Cleared
ClearedPULLUP® Adjustable Juxtacortical Fixation Device
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sbm Sciences For Bio Materials · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Nov 17, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K112990 (Arthrex, Inc., 2011) and 1 other predicate after a 216-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1990. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 17, 2015
- Review
- 216 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K904436 (1990). 61 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 9 generations backK904436 Quickanchor (TM)Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. · 1990
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK100652 Acl TightropeArthrex, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK112990 Acl Tightrope,Acl Tightrope Duuble BundleArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK130033 Toggleloc Xtender; Toggleloc XL; Implant Kit Toggleloc; Implant Kit…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK151004 PULLUP® Adjustable Juxtacortical Fixation DeviceSbm Sciences For Bio Materials · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK202193 PULLUP BTB Adjustable Fixation System for Ligament Reconstruction…S.B.M. Sas (Science & Bio Materials) · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK250844 PULLUP®; PULLUP® CLIP; BT LOOP®; PULLUP® TEX CLIP; RIGIDLOOP™ T…Science & Bio Materials (S.B.M.) Sas · 2025
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- Root · 9 generations backK904436 Quickanchor (TM)Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. · 1990
- 8 generations backK962397 Statak Soft Tissue Attachment DeviceZimmer, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK973015 Multitak SS Suture SystemBonutti Research · 1997
- 6 generations backK990156 Multitak SS ButtonsBonutti Research · 1999
- 5 generations backK031666 Arthrex Fiberwire Button Repair Kit, Model AR-8920DS/AR-8921DSArthrex, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK062747 Arthrex Retrobutton, 15MM, 60MM, Retrobutton, Long, 15MM, 60MMArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK100652 Acl TightropeArthrex, Inc. · 2010
- 2 generations backK112990 Acl Tightrope,Acl Tightrope Duuble BundleArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK130033 Toggleloc Xtender; Toggleloc XL; Implant Kit Toggleloc; Implant Kit…Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2013 · Recalled
- This deviceK151004 PULLUP® Adjustable Juxtacortical Fixation DeviceSbm Sciences For Bio Materials · 2015
Most influential descendants
Showing 2 of 2 · See all- K202193PULLUP BTB Adjustable Fixation System for Ligament Reconstruction, PULLUP CLIP…S.B.M. Sas (Science & Bio Materials) · 2020 · cites it directly1descendant
- K250844PULLUP®; PULLUP® CLIP; BT LOOP®; PULLUP® TEX CLIP; RIGIDLOOP™ T; RIGIDLOOP™ Clip…Science & Bio Materials (S.B.M.) Sas · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K904436 | Quickanchor (TM) | Mitek Surgical Products, Inc. | 1990 | — |
| −8 | K962397 | Statak Soft Tissue Attachment Device | Zimmer, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K973015 | Multitak SS Suture System | Bonutti Research | 1997 | — |
| −6 | K990156 | Multitak SS Buttons | Bonutti Research | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K031666 | Arthrex Fiberwire Button Repair Kit, Model AR-8920DS/AR-8921DS | Arthrex, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −4 | K062747 | Arthrex Retrobutton, 15MM, 60MM, Retrobutton, Long, 15MM, 60MM | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K100652 | Acl Tightrope | Arthrex, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K112990 | Acl Tightrope,Acl Tightrope Duuble Bundle | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K130033 | Toggleloc Xtender; Toggleloc XL; Implant Kit Toggleloc; Implant Kit Toggleloc… | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2013 | 3 |
| 0 (this device) | K151004 | PULLUP® Adjustable Juxtacortical Fixation Device | Sbm Sciences For Bio Materials | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K202193 | PULLUP BTB Adjustable Fixation System for Ligament Reconstruction, PULLUP CLIP… | S.B.M. Sas (Science & Bio Materials) | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K250844 | PULLUP®; PULLUP® CLIP; BT LOOP®; PULLUP® TEX CLIP; RIGIDLOOP™ T; RIGIDLOOP™… | Science & Bio Materials (S.B.M.) Sas | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112990 | Acl Tightrope,Acl Tightrope Duuble BundleSummary page 4…tion Name Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue Device panel ORTHOPEDIC Product Code MBI Class II Legally marketed K112990 TightRope RT manufactured by Arthrex, Inc. predicate devices K130033 ToggleLoc System manufactured by Biomet… | 2011 |
| * | K130033 | Toggleloc Xtender; Toggleloc XL; Implant Kit Toggleloc; Implant Kit Toggleloc BTB…Summary page 4…ORTHOPEDIC Product Code MBI Class II Legally marketed K112990 TightRope RT manufactured by Arthrex, Inc. predicate devices K130033 ToggleLoc System manufactured by Biomet Manufacturing Corp. Submitter SCIENCE FOR BIOMATERIAL… | 2013 |
What descends from it? (2)
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 25 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 10 of the 61 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K202193 (S.B.M. Sas (Science & Bio Materials), 2020) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K112990.
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. 2015, 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 PULLUP® device is designed to be used as juxtacortical fixation for ACL reconstruction.
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/K151004 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151004: PULLUP® Adjustable Juxtacortical Fixation Device.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151004
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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