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HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor

K180101510(k) TraditionalCleared May 10, 2018114-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3030

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Medos International SARL · MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue

Cleared on May 10, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K171114 (Medos International SARL, 2017) and 9 other predicates after a 114-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1997. 1 later device descends from it.

Decided
May 10, 2018
Review
114 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MAI
Recalls
None
Predicates
10

Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K971358 (1997). 45 ancestors in all, the oldest K961555 (1996). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2013: 2 other ancestors2010: 1 other ancestor2009: 2 other ancestors2007: 4 other ancestors2006: 4 other ancestors2005: 3 other ancestors2012: 1 other ancestor2000: 3 other ancestors1997: 1 other ancestor2011: 1 other ancestor2003: 2 other ancestors1999: 1 other ancestor1998: 1 other ancestor2004: 3 other ancestors2002: 2 other ancestors2001: 2 other ancestors1996: 1 other ancestor2024: 1 descendant clearedK971358 · Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MM · Arthrex, Inc. · 1997K990454 · Bio-Interference Screw · Innovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999K993975 · Absolute Absorbable Interference Screw · Innovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999K013572 · Mitek Biocryl Interference Screws · Mitek Products · 2002K032717 · Biocryl Rapide Interference Screw · Mitek Worldwide · 2004K060830 · Milagro Interference Screw · Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2006K073412 · Gryphon BR and Healix BR Anchors · Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2008 · recalledK112249 · Healix Knotless (TM) Anchor · Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K130539 (2013), K131683 (2013) K171114 · HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor · Medos International SARL · 20171995200020052010201520202025
  1. Root · 11 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
  2. 7 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK130539 Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (4.75MM)(5.5MM)Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
  4. 2 generations backK131683 Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (6.5MM)Depuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company · 2013
  5. 1 generation backK171114 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS AnchorMedos International SARL · 2017
  6. This deviceK180101 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR AnchorMedos International SARL · 2018
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241010 HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek · 2024
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  1. Root · 11 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
  2. 10 generations backK990454 Bio-Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
  3. 9 generations backK993975 Absolute Absorbable Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
  4. 8 generations backK013572 Mitek Biocryl Interference ScrewsMitek Products · 2002
  5. 7 generations backK032717 Biocryl Rapide Interference ScrewMitek Worldwide · 2004
  6. 6 generations backK060830 Milagro Interference ScrewDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2006
  7. 5 generations backK073412 Gryphon BR and Healix BR AnchorsDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2008 · Recalled
  8. 4 generations backK112249 Healix Knotless (TM) AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2011
  9. 3 generations backK130539 Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (4.75MM)(5.5MM)Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2013
  10. 2 generations backK131683 Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (6.5MM)Depuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company · 2013
  11. 1 generation backK171114 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS AnchorMedos International SARL · 2017
  12. This deviceK180101 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR AnchorMedos International SARL · 2018

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  • K241010HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−11K971358Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc.1997—
−10K990454Bio-Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc.1999—
−9K993975Absolute Absorbable Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc.1999—
−8K013572Mitek Biocryl Interference ScrewsMitek Products2002—
−7K032717Biocryl Rapide Interference ScrewMitek Worldwide2004—
−6K060830Milagro Interference ScrewDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company2006—
−5K073412Gryphon BR and Healix BR AnchorsDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company20081
−4K112249Healix Knotless (TM) AnchorDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company2011—
−3K130539Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (4.75MM)(5.5MM)Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company2013—
−2K131683Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (6.5MM)Depuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company2013—
−1K171114HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS AnchorMedos International SARL2017—
0 (this device)K180101HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR AnchorMedos International SARL2018—
+1K241010HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek2024—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199610
199710
199810
199910
200030
200120
200220
200320
200430
200530
200640
200740
200920
201010
201110
201210
201320

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
202410
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K180101, 1997–2024Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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What was it cleared against? (10)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K171114HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor
Summary page 4
…Common Name: Suture Anchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is substantially Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K0…
Medos International SARL2017—
*K130917Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor
Summary page 4
…Common Name: Suture Anchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is substantially Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K0…
Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company20132
*K131974Healix Advance Knotless BR Anchor (6.5MM)
Summary page 4
…mon Name: Suture Anchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is substantially Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K0…
Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company2013—
*K130539Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (4.75MM)(5.5MM)
Summary page 4
…Suture Anchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is substantially Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Art…
Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company2013—
*K131683Healix Advance Knotless Peek Anchor (6.5MM)
Summary page 4
…nchor Substantial The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is substantially Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex…
Depuy Mitek, Inc., A Johnson and Johnson Company2013—
*K101679Arthrex Pushlock Anchors
Summary page 4
…Equivalence equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex PushLock Anchors Device HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR…
Arthrex, Inc.2010—
*K082810Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite Tak…
Summary page 4
…ce equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex PushLock Anchors Device HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor i…
Arthrex, Inc.2009—
*K071177Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite Tak…
Summary page 4
…equivalent to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex PushLock Anchors Device HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is classif…
Arthrex, Inc.2007—
*K061863Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock Family
Summary page 4
…t to: • K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex PushLock Anchors Device HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is classified as: C…
Arthrex, Inc.2006—
*K051219Pushlock
Summary page 4
…• K171114, K130917, K131974, K130539, K131683 HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor • K101679, K082810, K071177, K061863, K051219 Arthrex PushLock Anchors Device HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor is classified as: Classifica…
Arthrex, Inc.2005—

Also cleared against K171114: 1 other device →

What descends from it? (1)

1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K241010HEALIX ADVANCE Knotless anchors; HEALIX ADVANCE Self-Punching anchorsDepuy Mitek20240

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 21 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
  • 10 of the 45 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K241010 (Depuy Mitek, 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
  • 1 other device also cites its predicate K171114.

How does its category compare?

All MAI devices

MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MAI

8in 2025

2007: 42008: 32009: 92010: 42011: 92012: 62013: 62014: 42015: 52016: 32017: 92018: 132019: 92020: 92021: 82022: 62023: 82024: 72025: 82026 (partial year): 5
2007high 13 (2018) · low 3 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MAI

54in 2025

2007: 100 days median2008: 83 days median2009: 74 days median2010: 122 days median2011: 90 days median2012: 56 days median2013: 135 days median2014: 86 days median2015: 95 days median2016: 191 days median2017: 113 days median2018: 108 days median2019: 41 days median2020: 78 days median2021: 115 days median2022: 136 days median2023: 34 days median2024: 53 days median2025: 54 days median2026 (partial year): 69 days median
2007high 191 (2016) · low 34 (2023)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MAI

40in 2020

2011: 52012: 102019: 22020: 402026 (partial year): 1
2007high 40 (2020) · low 0 (2007)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MAI

2,148in 2025

2007: 2722008: 1722009: 882010: 892011: 1292012: 1712013: 1662014: 1492015: 1822016: 3012017: 4782018: 1,5902019: 1,2482020: 9572021: 1,2672022: 1,4252023: 1,7182024: 2,3002025: 2,148
2007high 2,300 (2024) · low 88 (2009)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MAI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200741000272
20083830172
2009974088
20104122089
20119905129
201265610171
201361350166
20144860149
20155950182
201631910301
201791130478
20181310801,590
201994121,248
202097840957
2021811501,267
2022613601,425
202383401,718
202475302,300
202585402,148
20265691—

What is it indicated for?

The HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchors are indicated for use in the following procedures for reattachment of soft tissue to bone:

Shoulder: Rotator Cuff, Biceps Tenodesis, Deltoid Repair

Knee: Posterior Oblique, Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), Iliotibial (IT) Band Tenodesis

Foot/Ankle: Achilles Tendon Repair

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K180101: HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS BR Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180101

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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