510(k) · Cleared
ClearedICONN Answer II Suture Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Iconn Orthopedics, LLC · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Aug 9, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K061665 (Arthrex, Inc., 2006) after a 44-day review. Its family tree reaches back 3 generations to 2000.
- Decided
- Aug 9, 2018
- Review
- 44 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 3 generations to K990987 (2000). 4 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 3 generations backK990987 Bio-Absorbable Corkscrew, Model AR-1920BArthrex, Inc. · 2000
- 2 generations backK043337 Arthrex Bio-Corkscrew FT Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2004
- 1 generation backK061665 Arthrex 4.5 MM, 5.5 MM and 6.5 MM Corkscrew FTArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- This deviceK181680 ICONN Answer II Suture AnchorIconn Orthopedics, LLC · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −3 | K990987 | Bio-Absorbable Corkscrew, Model AR-1920B | Arthrex, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| −2 | K043337 | Arthrex Bio-Corkscrew FT Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −1 | K061665 | Arthrex 4.5 MM, 5.5 MM and 6.5 MM Corkscrew FT | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K181680 | ICONN Answer II Suture Anchor | Iconn Orthopedics, LLC | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K061665 | Arthrex 4.5 MM, 5.5 MM and 6.5 MM Corkscrew FTSummary page 4…sterile state, and provision of sutures. The predicate device is listed below: • Arthrex PEEK Corkscrew FT (K061665) Technological The ICONN Answer II Suture Anchor System suture anchors Characteristics: are of similar d… | 2006 |
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 18 years and passes through 2 companies; a new generation was cleared every 4.9 years on median.
- None of the 4 ancestors has a recall.
- 13 other devices also cite its predicate K061665.
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. 2018, 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 ICONN Answer II Suture Anchor is indicated for soft tissue reattachment procedures in the shoulder, foot, and ankle. Specific indications are as follows:
Shoulder Indications: Rotator Cuff Repairs, Biceps Tenodesis
Foot/Ankle Indications: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Midfoot Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament 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/K181680 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K181680: ICONN Answer II Suture Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K181680
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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