510(k) · Cleared
ClearedGraftMax Button, ALB with Cradle, GraftMax Button, BTB with Cradle
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Conmed Corporation · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Jul 9, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K070780 (Conmed Linvatec, 2007) after an 80-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1979. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Jul 9, 2015
- Review
- 80 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K792022 (1979). 54 ancestors in all. 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK974876 Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc. · 1998
- 6 generations backK992947 Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
- 5 generations backK012001 SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001
- 4 generations backK030900 Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd. · 2003
- 3 generations backK043248 Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 2 generations backK052776 Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 1 generation backK070780 Conmed Linvatec XO ButtonConmed Linvatec · 2007
- This deviceK151037 GraftMax Button, ALB with Cradle, GraftMax Button, BTB with CradleConmed Corporation · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 3 of its ownK203259 FairFix Adjustable Button SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2021
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK223795 FairFix QT Adjustable ButtonMedacta International S.A. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK222169 FairFix Adjustable Button SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2022
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK221389 FairFix AM Adjustable Button FairFix PSP Adjustable ButtonMedacta International S.A. · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK191204 Infinity Fixation SystemConmed Corporation · 2019
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K203259FairFix Adjustable Button SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2021 · cites it directly3descendants
- K223795FairFix QT Adjustable ButtonMedacta International S.A. · 2023 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K222169FairFix Adjustable Button SystemMedacta International S.A. · 2022 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K221389FairFix AM Adjustable Button FairFix PSP Adjustable ButtonMedacta International S.A. · 2022 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K191204Infinity Fixation SystemConmed Corporation · 2019 · cites it directly0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K792022 | Herbert Bone Screw | Zimmer, Inc. | 1979 | 6 |
| −7 | K974876 | Bionx Distal Radius Screw | Bionx Implants, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −6 | K992947 | Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −5 | K012001 | Smartscrew | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −4 | K030900 | Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System | Inion, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −3 | K043248 | Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel.… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −2 | K052776 | Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel , Models… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −1 | K070780 | Conmed Linvatec XO Button | Conmed Linvatec | 2007 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151037 | GraftMax Button, ALB with Cradle, GraftMax Button, BTB with Cradle | Conmed Corporation | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K203259 | FairFix Adjustable Button System | Medacta International S.A. | 2021 | — |
| +2 | K223795 | FairFix QT Adjustable Button | Medacta International S.A. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K222169 | FairFix Adjustable Button System | Medacta International S.A. | 2022 | — |
| +2 | K221389 | FairFix AM Adjustable Button FairFix PSP Adjustable Button | Medacta International S.A. | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K191204 | Infinity Fixation System | Conmed Corporation | 2019 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K070780 | Conmed Linvatec XO ButtonSummary page 4…utton) and GraftMax™ Button, BTB (Bone-Tendon-Bone) Company Name: CONMED Corporation 510(k) #: K070780 IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The GraftMax™ Button, ALB (Adjustable Loop Button) with Button Cradle and GraftMax™ But… | 2007 |
What descends from it? (5)
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 36 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
- 5 of the 54 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K203259 (Medacta International S.A., 2021) has gone furthest, with 3 descendants of its own.
- 5 other devices also cite its predicate K070780.
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 device is intended to provide suspension fixation for soft tissue to bone in the repair of the natural ligament or tendon disruption or reconstruction of a ligament using soft tissue grafts or bone tendon grafts. Examples of such procedures include anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, distal biceps tendon rupture, and separations due to coracoclavicular ligament disruptions.
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/K151037 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K151037: GraftMax Button, ALB with Cradle, GraftMax Button, BTB with Cradle.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151037
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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