510(k) · Cleared
ClearedMectaScrew PEEK Interference Screw
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Medacta International S.A. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Jun 4, 2019 as substantially equivalent to K083635 (Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc., 2009) after a 60-day review. Its family tree reaches back 6 generations to 1996. 1 later device descends from it.
- Decided
- Jun 4, 2019
- Review
- 60 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 6 generations to K961555 (1996). 19 ancestors in all, the oldest K915424 (1993). 1 later device descends from it, 1 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 deviceK190892 MectaScrew PEEK Interference ScrewMedacta International S.A. · 2019
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK203335 MectaScrew ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2022
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K203335MectaScrew ExtensionMedacta International S.A. · 2022 · cites it directly0descendants
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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) | K190892 | MectaScrew PEEK Interference Screw | Medacta International S.A. | 2019 | — |
| +1 | K203335 | MectaScrew Extension | Medacta International S.A. | 2022 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K083635 | Smith & Nephew Biosure PK Interference ScrewSummary page 4…II III. Predicate Device Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices: Primary predicate device: • Smith&Nephew BIOSURE PK® Interference screw (K083635). Reference device: • Conmed MATRYX® Interference Screw (K063588). IV. Device Description The purpose of this submission… | 2009 |
| † | K063588 | Matryx Interference Screw, 239038T5,231025T5,231033T5,231038T5,231125T5,231133T5,231138T5 | 2007 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K203335 | MectaScrew Extension | 2022 | 0 |
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 23 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.7 years on median.
- 5 of the 19 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K203335 (Medacta International S.A., 2022) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 10 other devices also cite its predicate K083635.
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. 2019, 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?
Reconstructive treatment of ruptured anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments by means of auto- and allo- grafts.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K190892 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K190892: MectaScrew PEEK Interference Screw.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K190892
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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