510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex Short Suture Anchors
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Feb 23, 2016 as substantially equivalent to K140855 (Arthrex, Inc., 2014) after a 306-day review. Its family tree reaches back 8 generations to 1996. 12 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 23, 2016
- Review
- 306 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 8 generations to K961555 (1996). 12 ancestors in all. 12 later devices descend from it, 5 citing it directly.
- Root · 8 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK061863 Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock FamilyArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK071177 Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock…Arthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK091844 Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 2 generations backK110660 Arthrex Biocomposite SuturetakArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 1 generation backK140855 Arthrex Suturetak Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2014
- This deviceK151092 Arthrex Short Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK201786 Arthrex Mini Hip PushLockArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK251145 Arthrex PushLock Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK232683 Knotilus+ PEEK Knotless AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK253931 Arthrex Bioabsorbable PushLock Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK252664 GMReis Suture AnchorsGM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. · 2025
Showing 5 of 12 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 12 · See all- K201786Arthrex Mini Hip PushLockArthrex, Inc. · 2020 · cites it directly5descendants
- K251145Arthrex PushLock Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2025 · cites it directly2descendants
- K232683Knotilus+ PEEK Knotless AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2023 · cites it directly2descendants
- K253931Arthrex Bioabsorbable PushLock Suture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2026 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K252664GMReis Suture AnchorsGM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −8 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −7 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −6 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K061863 | Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock Family | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K071177 | Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K091844 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K110660 | Arthrex Biocomposite Suturetak | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −1 | K140855 | Arthrex Suturetak Suture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K151092 | Arthrex Short Suture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +1 | K201786 | Arthrex Mini Hip PushLock | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K251145 | Arthrex PushLock Suture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K232683 | Knotilus+ PEEK Knotless Anchor | Stryker Endoscopy | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K253931 | Arthrex Bioabsorbable PushLock Suture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K252664 | GMReis Suture Anchors | GM Dos Reis Industria e Comercio Ltda. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K140855 | Arthrex Suturetak Suture AnchorsSummary page 4…1 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener CFR Predicate Device K140855: Arthrex SutureTak Suture Anchors Reference Predicate Device K110473: Pivot Nanotak Suture Anchor Purpose of S… | 2014 |
| † | K110473 | Nanotack Suture Anchor 1.4MM | 2011 |
What descends from it? (12)
See all 125 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 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 2 of the 12 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K201786 (Arthrex, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 5 descendants of its own.
- 9 other devices also cite its predicate K140855.
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. 2016, 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 Arthrex Short Suture Anchors are intended to be used for suture (soft tissue) fixation to bone in the hip. Specifically, acetabular labral 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/K151092 · printed Nov 6, 2026
Cite this page
510(k) Report. “K151092: Arthrex Short Suture Anchors.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K151092
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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