# K171592: CrossFT™ Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Conmed Corporation
- Decided: Aug 29, 2017 after 90 days
- Product code: MAI (Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 11 generations back to K911837 (1991). 100 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 102 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K170501: CrossFT Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver, Conmed Corporation (2017) Summary page 4.

## Most influential descendants
- K180763: CuffLink Implant System Biocomposite (2018), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The CrossFT™ Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver is intended to reattach soft tissue to bone in the following orthopedic surgical procedures: Procedure Joint Rotator cuff repair Shoulder Achilles Repair Ankle Bicep Tenodesis Shoulder Gluteus Medius Repair Hip Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Knee The device may be used in either arthroscopic or open surgical procedures. After the suture is anchored to the bone, it may be used to reattach soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules to the bone. The suture anchor system thereby stabilizes the damaged soft tissue, in conjunction with appropriate postoperative immobilization, throughout the healing period.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K171592
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology