510(k) · Cleared
ClearedResponsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Responsive Arthroscopy, LLC · HWC Screw, Fixation, Bone
Cleared on Nov 23, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K062466 (Arthrex, Inc., 2006) and 2 other predicates after a 263-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1996. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 23, 2018
- Review
- 263 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HWC
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K961555 (1996). 24 ancestors in all, the oldest K895711 (1990). 2 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 6 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 5 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK061154 Kinsa Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 2 generations backK071586 Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture AnchorSmith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division · 2007 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK083635 Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference ScrewSmith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2009
- This deviceK180573 Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw SystemResponsive Arthroscopy, LLC · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK200428 Multi-Drive Interference Screw SystemNvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK202569 Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw SystemResponsive Arthroscopy, LLC · 2020
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −6 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −5 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −4 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K061154 | Kinsa Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K071586 | Bioraptor 2.3 PK Suture Anchor | Smith & Nephew Inc., Endoscopy Division | 2007 | 1 |
| −1 | K083635 | Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference Screw | Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180573 | Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw System | Responsive Arthroscopy, LLC | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K200428 | Multi-Drive Interference Screw System | Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K202569 | Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw System | Responsive Arthroscopy, LLC | 2020 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new HWC device
- #1 K203011 Monster Screw Systemscore 22.2 · 14 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K062466 | Arthrex Interference ScrewSummary page 4…to the predicate devices in all facets including: function, design, performance, material, and intended use. Primary Predicate Device: Arthrex Interference Screws (K062466) Additional Predicate Devices: Smith & Nephew Titanium Interference Screws (K040331) Smith & Nephe… | 2006 |
| * | K040331 | Smith and Nephew Titanium Interference ScrewsSummary page 4…erial, and intended use. Primary Predicate Device: Arthrex Interference Screws (K062466) Additional Predicate Devices: Smith & Nephew Titanium Interference Screws (K040331) Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference Screws (K083635) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Responsive Arthro… | 2004 |
| * | K083635 | Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference ScrewSummary page 4…062466) Additional Predicate Devices: Smith & Nephew Titanium Interference Screws (K040331) Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference Screws (K083635) DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The Responsive Arthroscopy (RA) Interference Screw System is a family of interference screws for the reatta… | 2009 |
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 22 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 6 of the 24 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K200428 (Nvision Biomedical Technologies, Inc., 2020) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 12 other devices also cite its predicate K062466.
How does its category compare?
All HWC devicesHWC Screw, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · HWC
15in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HWC
111in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HWC
1in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HWC
2,893in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HWC, 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 | 35 | 77 | 25 | 669 |
| 2008 | 33 | 76 | 33 | 660 |
| 2009 | 27 | 113 | 29 | 651 |
| 2010 | 23 | 110 | 7 | 765 |
| 2011 | 35 | 88 | 12 | 1,104 |
| 2012 | 20 | 99 | 30 | 3,339 |
| 2013 | 25 | 90 | 14 | 3,850 |
| 2014 | 31 | 88 | 2 | 2,549 |
| 2015 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 2,711 |
| 2016 | 26 | 131 | 4 | 2,285 |
| 2017 | 40 | 127 | 4 | 2,561 |
| 2018 | 20 | 106 | 1 | 3,662 |
| 2019 | 30 | 108 | 5 | 5,463 |
| 2020 | 28 | 75 | 4 | 4,820 |
| 2021 | 26 | 84 | 2 | 4,446 |
| 2022 | 26 | 167 | 13 | 3,934 |
| 2023 | 24 | 104 | 0 | 3,718 |
| 2024 | 17 | 90 | 0 | 3,575 |
| 2025 | 15 | 111 | 1 | 2,893 |
| 2026 | 21 | 125 | 2 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screws are intended to be used for fixation of tissue including ligament, tendon, soft tissue, or bone to bone. Interference fixation with PEEK or Titanium Interference Screws is appropriate for surgeries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, foot, and hand/wrist where the sizes offered are patient appropriate. Specifically, screws are intended for use in the following procedures: Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repairs…
Read the full statement (170 words)
The Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screws are intended to be used for fixation of tissue including ligament, tendon, soft tissue, or bone to bone. Interference fixation with PEEK or Titanium Interference Screws is appropriate for surgeries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle, foot, and hand/wrist where the sizes offered are patient appropriate. Specifically, screws are intended for use in the following procedures:
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repairs, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Anterior Shoulder Instability
Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Midfoot Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair, Flexor Hallucis Longus for Achilles Tendon Reconstruction, Tendon Transfers in the Foot and Ankle, Bunionectomy
Knee: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair, Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair, Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis
Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Lateral Epicondylitis Repair
Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Carpometacarpal Joint
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K180573 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180573: Responsive Arthroscopy Interference Screw System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180573
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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