510(k) · Cleared
ClearedCuffLink Implant System Biocomposite
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Conmed Corporation · MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Jul 19, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K171592 (Conmed Corporation, 2017) and 1 other predicate after a 118-day review. Its family tree reaches back 12 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Jul 19, 2018
- Review
- 118 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 12 generations to K911837 (1991). 113 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 12 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 8 generations between
- 3 generations backK111779 Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13Conmed Linvatec · 2011
- 2 generations backK131035 Y-Knot Flex All-Suture Anchor, W/ Two #2 (5 Metric) HI-FI Sutures…Linvatec Corporation D/B/A Conmed Linvatec · 2013
- 1 generation backK133224 Y-Knot RC All-Suture Anchor, 2.8MM - Double Loaded and Triple Loaded…Conmed Corporation · 2014
- This deviceK180763 CuffLink Implant System BiocompositeConmed Corporation · 2018
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- Root · 12 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 11 generations backK973849 Bioabsorbable Bankart TackHogan & Hartson · 1998
- 10 generations backK992567 Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520ABionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
- 9 generations backK003970 Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520ABionx Implants, Inc. · 2001
- 8 generations backK020056 Duet Suture AnchorBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2002
- 7 generations backK030388 Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2003
- 6 generations backK042966 Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor…Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. · 2004
- 5 generations backK053561 Bio-Mini Revo Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 4 generations backK091549 Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone SystemLinvatec Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK111779 Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13Conmed Linvatec · 2011
- 2 generations backK131035 Y-Knot Flex All-Suture Anchor, W/ Two #2 (5 Metric) HI-FI Sutures…Linvatec Corporation D/B/A Conmed Linvatec · 2013
- 1 generation backK133224 Y-Knot RC All-Suture Anchor, 2.8MM - Double Loaded and Triple Loaded…Conmed Corporation · 2014
- This deviceK180763 CuffLink Implant System BiocompositeConmed Corporation · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −12 | K911837 | Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation Device | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −11 | K973849 | Bioabsorbable Bankart Tack | Hogan & Hartson | 1998 | — |
| −10 | K992567 | Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520A | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −9 | K003970 | Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520A | Bionx Implants, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −8 | K020056 | Duet Suture Anchor | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −7 | K030388 | Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510 | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −6 | K042966 | Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor, Models… | Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −5 | K053561 | Bio-Mini Revo Suture Anchor | Conmed Linvatec | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K091549 | Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone System | Linvatec Corp. | 2009 | 1 |
| −3 | K111779 | Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13 | Conmed Linvatec | 2011 | — |
| −2 | K131035 | Y-Knot Flex All-Suture Anchor, W/ Two #2 (5 Metric) HI-FI Sutures, 1.8MM | Linvatec Corporation D/B/A Conmed Linvatec | 2013 | — |
| −1 | K133224 | Y-Knot RC All-Suture Anchor, 2.8MM - Double Loaded and Triple Loaded W/ #2… | Conmed Corporation | 2014 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K180763 | CuffLink Implant System Biocomposite | Conmed Corporation | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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.
Planning a device in MAI? 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 MAI device
- #1 K203495 Arthrex SwiveLock Anchorscore 35.2 · 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K171592 | CrossFT™ Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable DriverSummary page 4…DEVICE Device Name: CrossFT™ Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver Manufacturer: CONMED Corporation 510(k) Number: K171592 IV. REFERENCE DEVICE Device Name: CuffLink™ Implant System Manufacturer: CONMED Corporation 510(k) N… | 2017 |
| * | K133224 | Y-Knot RC All-Suture Anchor, 2.8MM - Double Loaded and Triple Loaded W/ #2 Hifi SuturesSummary page 4…suture anchors in various combinations of the CrossFT Knotless Biocomposite Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver (K171592) and Y-Knot RC All-Suture Anchor (K133224). Two (2) of the anchors are meant to be used as the primary/medial row and two (2) anchors are meant to be used for the k… | 2014 |
| † | K171725 | CuffLink Implant System | 2017 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 27 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 12 of the 113 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All MAI devicesMAI 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
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MAI
54in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MAI
40in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MAI
2,148in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MAI, 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 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 272 |
| 2008 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 172 |
| 2009 | 9 | 74 | 0 | 88 |
| 2010 | 4 | 122 | 0 | 89 |
| 2011 | 9 | 90 | 5 | 129 |
| 2012 | 6 | 56 | 10 | 171 |
| 2013 | 6 | 135 | 0 | 166 |
| 2014 | 4 | 86 | 0 | 149 |
| 2015 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 182 |
| 2016 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 301 |
| 2017 | 9 | 113 | 0 | 478 |
| 2018 | 13 | 108 | 0 | 1,590 |
| 2019 | 9 | 41 | 2 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | 9 | 78 | 40 | 957 |
| 2021 | 8 | 115 | 0 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 6 | 136 | 0 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 2,300 |
| 2025 | 8 | 54 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 2026 | 5 | 69 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
INTENDED USE
The Implant System 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.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The CuffLink™ Implant System Biocomposite is indicated to reattach soft tissue to bone in the following orthopedic surgical procedures.
Procedure Joint
Rotator cuff repair Shoulder
Achilles Repair Ankle
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/K180763 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K180763: CuffLink Implant System Biocomposite.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K180763
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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