510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Arthrex, Inc. · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Nov 27, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K200341 (Arthrex, Inc., 2020) and 1 other predicate after a 22-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996. 16 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 27, 2020
- Review
- 22 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K961555 (1996). 25 ancestors in all. 16 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK151230 Arthrex FiberTak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK181769 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK200341 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK203268 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 6 of its ownK230568 FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 5 of its ownK231330 FiberTak® Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 5 of its ownK231113 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 4 of its ownK232973 Arthrex Knee FiberTak® Button Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 4 of its ownK232742 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023
Show all 11 generations
- Root · 11 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 10 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK061863 Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock FamilyArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- 7 generations backK071177 Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock…Arthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 6 generations backK091844 Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 5 generations backK112237 Microsuture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 4 generations backK140476 Arthrex Fibertak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2014
- 3 generations backK151230 Arthrex FiberTak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2015
- 2 generations backK181769 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- 1 generation backK200341 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- This deviceK203268 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
Showing 5 of 16 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 16 · See all- K230568FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly6descendants
- K231330FiberTak® Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on5descendants
- K231113Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly5descendants
- K232973Arthrex Knee FiberTak® Button Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 3 generations on4descendants
- K232742Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2023 · 2 generations on4descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −11 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −10 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −9 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K061863 | Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock Family | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K071177 | Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −6 | K091844 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −5 | K112237 | Microsuture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −4 | K140476 | Arthrex Fibertak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −3 | K151230 | Arthrex FiberTak Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −2 | K181769 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −1 | K200341 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K203268 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K230568 | FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K231330 | FiberTak® Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K231113 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +3 | K232973 | Arthrex Knee FiberTak® Button Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K232742 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 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 K241235 Arthrex TightRope IIscore 20.6 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K200341 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorSummary page 4…MBI Classification Name 21 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K200341: Arthrex Self-punching FiberTak Suture Anchor K171020: Arthrex SutureTak Suture Anchor Refe… | 2020 |
| * | K171020 | Arthrex Knotless SutureTak AnchorSummary page 4…e fixation fastener Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K200341: Arthrex Self-punching FiberTak Suture Anchor K171020: Arthrex SutureTak Suture Anchor Reference Device(s) K133671: Stryker ICONIX All Suture Anchor System… | 2017 |
| † | K133671 | Iconix All Suture Anchors | 2014 |
| † | K143745 | Arthrex Corkscrew and SwiveLock Suture Anchors | 2015 |
| † | K191226 | Arthrex SwiveLock Suture Anchor | 2019 |
What descends from it? (16)
See all 166 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230568 | FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2023 | 6 |
| K231113 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2023 | 5 |
| K221396 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2022 | 3 |
| K254229 | Arthrex Nano FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2026 | 0 |
| K223889 | Stativ® Knotted UHMWPE Suture Anchor | 2023 | 0 |
| K222161 | Arthrex Knotless FiberTak Biceps Suture Anchor | 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 24 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 2 of the 25 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K230568 (Arthrex, Inc., 2023) has gone furthest, with 6 descendants of its own.
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. 2020, 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 Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor is intended for fixation of suture (soft tissue) to bone in the shoulder, foot/ankle, knee, hand/wrist, elbow, and hip in the following procedures: • Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction • Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction…
Read the full statement (153 words)
The Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor is intended for fixation of suture (soft tissue) to bone in the shoulder, foot/ankle,
knee, hand/wrist, elbow, and hip in the following procedures:
• Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
• Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-Clavicular Separation
Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction
• Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Repair/Reconstruction of collateral ligaments, Repair of Flexor and
Extensor Tendons at the PIP, DIP and MCP joints for all digits, digital tendon transfers, Carpal Ligament Reconstruction
and Carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty (basal thumb joint arthroplasty)
• Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair, Metatarsal Ligament Repair, Hallux
Valgus reconstruction, digital tendon transfers, Mid-foot reconstruction
• Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Posterior
Oblique Ligament Repair, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Joint Capsule Closure
• Hip: Capsular repair, Acetabular labral repair, Gluteal Tendon Repair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K203268 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K203268: Arthrex FiberTak 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/K203268
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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