510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAll-Suture Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Riverpoint Medical, LLC · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Oct 5, 2023 as substantially equivalent to K173074 (Stryker, 2018) after a 171-day review. Its family tree reaches back 11 generations to 1996. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 5, 2023
- Review
- 171 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 11 generations to K961555 (1996). 31 ancestors in all. 3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- Root · 11 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 7 generations between
- 3 generations backK133671 Iconix All Suture AnchorsStryker Corp. · 2014
- 2 generations backK151201 Stryker ICONIX with NeedlesStryker · 2015
- 1 generation backK173074 ICONIX XBraid TT with Needles, NanoTack TT Suture AnchorStryker · 2018
- This deviceK231078 All-Suture AnchorRiverpoint Medical, LLC · 2023
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK233468 Iconix AnchorRiverpoint Medical · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK252144 Iconix Speed Anchor; Iconix Speed HA+ AnchorRiverpoint Medical · 2025
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK241577 Iconix® AnchorRiverpoint Medical · 2024
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- 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 backK082810 Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite…Arthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 5 generations backK101823 Arthrex Swivelock AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK110545 Smith & Nephew Next Generation Fully Threaded Peek Suture Anchor…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK133671 Iconix All Suture AnchorsStryker Corp. · 2014
- 2 generations backK151201 Stryker ICONIX with NeedlesStryker · 2015
- 1 generation backK173074 ICONIX XBraid TT with Needles, NanoTack TT Suture AnchorStryker · 2018
- This deviceK231078 All-Suture AnchorRiverpoint Medical, LLC · 2023
Most influential descendants
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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 | K082810 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite Pushlock… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −5 | K101823 | Arthrex Swivelock Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | 6 |
| −4 | K110545 | Smith & Nephew Next Generation Fully Threaded Peek Suture Anchor (Ngftsa PK) | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K133671 | Iconix All Suture Anchors | Stryker Corp. | 2014 | — |
| −2 | K151201 | Stryker ICONIX with Needles | Stryker | 2015 | — |
| −1 | K173074 | ICONIX XBraid TT with Needles, NanoTack TT Suture Anchor | Stryker | 2018 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K231078 | All-Suture Anchor | Riverpoint Medical, LLC | 2023 | — |
| +1 | K233468 | Iconix Anchor | Riverpoint Medical | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K252144 | Iconix Speed Anchor; Iconix Speed HA+ Anchor | Riverpoint Medical | 2025 | — |
| +1 | K241577 | Iconix® Anchor | Riverpoint Medical | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K173074 | ICONIX XBraid TT with Needles, NanoTack TT Suture AnchorSummary page 5…edic Devices) Division of Health Technology 6C Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices Predicate Device K173074 – ICONIX XBraid TT Suture Anchor Reference Devices K190025 - EVOL® -SI Joint Fusion System K101225 - Promimic Dental Implant K15… | 2018 |
| † | K190025 | EVOL® -SI Joint Fusion System | 2019 |
| † | K101225 | Promimic Dental Implant, 3.75 MM, Length 8.5 MM Model 03-1001, Promimic Dental Implant… | 2011 |
| † | K150321 | EVOS Lumbar Interbody System | 2015 |
| † | K112526 | Twinfix Ultra TI, Twinfix Ultra PK, Twinfix Ultra HA Suture Anchors | 2012 |
What descends from it? (3)
2 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 27 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 6 of the 31 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K233468 (Riverpoint Medical, 2023) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
- 1 other device also cites its predicate K173074.
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 Iconix® HA+™ anchors are intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Specific indications are listed below. 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 Repair…
Read the full statement (150 words)
The Iconix® HA+™ anchors are intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the foot, ankle, knee, hip, hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. Specific indications are listed below.
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 Repair
Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Carpal 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 Repair
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, Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Repair/ Reconstruction, Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Hip: Capsular Repair, Acetabular Labral Repair, Gluteal Tendon Repair, Proximal Hamstring Repair
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K231078 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K231078: All-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/K231078
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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