510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSutureLoc™ Implant
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 Feb 2, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K173845 (Arthrex, Inc., 2018) after a 100-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1997.
- Decided
- Feb 2, 2023
- Review
- 100 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K971358 (1997). 31 ancestors in all, the oldest K915424 (1993). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK071176 Modification to: Arthrex Interference ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK151342 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK173845 Arthrex SwiveLockArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK223284 SutureLoc™ ImplantArthrex, Inc. · 2023
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- Root · 9 generations backK971358 Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MMArthrex, Inc. · 1997
- 8 generations backK990454 Bio-Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
- 7 generations backK993975 Absolute Absorbable Interference ScrewInnovasive Devices, Inc. · 1999
- 6 generations backK013572 Mitek Biocryl Interference ScrewsMitek Products · 2002
- 5 generations backK032717 Biocryl Rapide Interference ScrewMitek Worldwide · 2004
- 4 generations backK060830 Milagro Interference ScrewDepuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company · 2006
- 3 generations backK071176 Modification to: Arthrex Interference ScrewArthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK151342 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2016
- 1 generation backK173845 Arthrex SwiveLockArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- This deviceK223284 SutureLoc™ ImplantArthrex, Inc. · 2023
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K971358 | Bio-Interference Screw, 7 MM, 8 MM, 9 MM | Arthrex, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −8 | K990454 | Bio-Interference Screw | Innovasive Devices, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −7 | K993975 | Absolute Absorbable Interference Screw | Innovasive Devices, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −6 | K013572 | Mitek Biocryl Interference Screws | Mitek Products | 2002 | — |
| −5 | K032717 | Biocryl Rapide Interference Screw | Mitek Worldwide | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K060830 | Milagro Interference Screw | Depuy Mitek, A Johnson & Johnson Company | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071176 | Modification to: Arthrex Interference Screw | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K151342 | Arthrex SwiveLock Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| −1 | K173845 | Arthrex SwiveLock | Arthrex, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K223284 | SutureLoc™ Implant | Arthrex, Inc. | 2023 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173845 | Arthrex SwiveLockSummary page 4…Product Code MBI Classification 21 CFR 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener. Name Regulatory Class II Predicate Device K173845 Arthrex SwiveLock® Anchors Reference Device K203268 Arthrex Knotless FiberTak® Purpose of This Traditional 510(k… | 2018 |
| † | K203268 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2020 |
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 26 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.2 years on median.
- 4 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K173845.
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. 2023, 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 SutureLoc™ Implant is intended to be used for suture (soft-tissue) fixation to bone in the knee for meniscal root repair.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K223284 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K223284: SutureLoc™ Implant.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K223284
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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