510(k) · Cleared
ClearedArgo Knotless SP Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Conmed Corporation · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on May 13, 2022 as substantially equivalent to K163258 (Conmed Corporation, 2017) after a 59-day review. Its family tree reaches back 10 generations to 1991. 6 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- May 13, 2022
- Review
- 59 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 10 generations to K911837 (1991). 70 ancestors in all, the oldest K792022 (1979). 6 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 10 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 6 generations between
- 3 generations backK053561 Bio-Mini Revo Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 2 generations backK091549 Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone SystemLinvatec Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163258 CrossFT Knotless Suture Anchor with Disposable DriverConmed Corporation · 2017
- This deviceK220757 Argo Knotless SP AnchorConmed Corporation · 2022
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK240090 Argo Knotless GENESYS AnchorConmed Corporation · 2024
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK244025 Argo Knotless GENESYS AnchorConmed Corporation · 2025
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252946 BioBrace® Extra-Articular Ligament Augmentation KitConmed Corporation · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251296 The Acumed Wrist Fixation SystemAcumed, LLC · 2025 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK251530 CONMED Argo Knotless® AnchorConmed Corporation · 2025
Show all 10 generations
- Root · 10 generations backK911837 Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation DeviceAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1991
- 9 generations backK973849 Bioabsorbable Bankart TackHogan & Hartson · 1998
- 8 generations backK992567 Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520ABionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
- 7 generations backK003970 Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520ABionx Implants, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK020056 Duet Suture AnchorBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2002
- 5 generations backK030388 Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2003
- 4 generations backK042966 Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor…Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. · 2004
- 3 generations backK053561 Bio-Mini Revo Suture AnchorConmed Linvatec · 2006
- 2 generations backK091549 Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone SystemLinvatec Corp. · 2009 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163258 CrossFT Knotless Suture Anchor with Disposable DriverConmed Corporation · 2017
- This deviceK220757 Argo Knotless SP AnchorConmed Corporation · 2022
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 6 · See all- K240090Argo Knotless GENESYS AnchorConmed Corporation · 2024 · cites it directly2descendants
- K244025Argo Knotless GENESYS AnchorConmed Corporation · 2025 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K252946BioBrace® Extra-Articular Ligament Augmentation KitConmed Corporation · 2025 · 2 generations on0descendants
- K251296The Acumed Wrist Fixation SystemAcumed, LLC · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
- K251530CONMED Argo Knotless® AnchorConmed Corporation · 2025 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −10 | K911837 | Suretac Polyglyconate Absorbable Fixation Device | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −9 | K973849 | Bioabsorbable Bankart Tack | Hogan & Hartson | 1998 | — |
| −8 | K992567 | Anatomical Bankart Tack, Model 523520A | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K003970 | Contour Labral Nail, Model 533520A | Bionx Implants, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K020056 | Duet Suture Anchor | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K030388 | Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510 | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −4 | K042966 | Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor, Models… | Linvatec Biomaterials, Ltd. | 2004 | — |
| −3 | K053561 | Bio-Mini Revo Suture Anchor | Conmed Linvatec | 2006 | — |
| −2 | K091549 | Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone System | Linvatec Corp. | 2009 | 1 |
| −1 | K163258 | CrossFT Knotless Suture Anchor with Disposable Driver | Conmed Corporation | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K220757 | Argo Knotless SP Anchor | Conmed Corporation | 2022 | — |
| +1 | K240090 | Argo Knotless GENESYS Anchor | Conmed Corporation | 2024 | — |
| +2 | K244025 | Argo Knotless GENESYS Anchor | Conmed Corporation | 2025 | — |
| +2 | K252946 | BioBrace® Extra-Articular Ligament Augmentation Kit | Conmed Corporation | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K251296 | The Acumed Wrist Fixation System | Acumed, LLC | 2025 | 1 |
| +1 | K251530 | CONMED Argo Knotless® Anchor | Conmed Corporation | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K163258 | CrossFT Knotless Suture Anchor with Disposable DriverSummary page 4…MBI III. PREDICATE/ LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE Device Name: CrossFT Knotless Suture Anchor Company Name: CONMED Corporation 510(k) #: K163258 IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Argo KnotlessTM SP Anchor is a soft tissue to bone fixation device that consists of a… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (6)
4 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 31 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 5 of the 70 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K240090 (Conmed Corporation, 2024) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K163258.
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. 2022, 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 non-absorbable suture anchor is intended to reattach soft tissue to bone in orthopedic surgical procedures.
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 tissue, in conjunction with appropriate postoperative immobilization throughout the healing period.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K220757 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K220757: Argo Knotless SP Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K220757
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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