510(k) · Cleared
ClearedStryker AlphaVent™ Knotless SP Biocomposite Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Stryker Endoscopy · MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on May 21, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K233893 (Stryker Endoscopy, 2024) and 1 other predicate after an 86-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1979.
- Decided
- May 21, 2025
- Review
- 86 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K792022 (1979). 93 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 13 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK191226 Arthrex SwiveLock Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK203495 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK233893 AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2024
- This deviceK250528 Stryker AlphaVent™ Knotless SP Biocomposite AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2025
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- Root · 13 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK974876 Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc. · 1998
- 11 generations backK992947 Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
- 10 generations backK012001 SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001
- 9 generations backK030900 Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd. · 2003
- 8 generations backK043248 Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
- 7 generations backK083070 Toggleloc SystemBiomet Sports Medicine · 2008 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK123341 Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps…Arthrex, Inc. · 2012
- 5 generations backK150768 JuggerKnot Soft AnchorsBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2015
- 4 generations backK180768 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- 3 generations backK191226 Arthrex SwiveLock Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2019
- 2 generations backK203495 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK233893 AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2024
- This deviceK250528 Stryker AlphaVent™ Knotless SP Biocomposite AnchorStryker Endoscopy · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K792022 | Herbert Bone Screw | Zimmer, Inc. | 1979 | 6 |
| −12 | K974876 | Bionx Distal Radius Screw | Bionx Implants, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −11 | K992947 | Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 1999 | — |
| −10 | K012001 | Smartscrew | Bionx Implants, Ltd. | 2001 | — |
| −9 | K030900 | Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System | Inion, Ltd. | 2003 | — |
| −8 | K043248 | Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel.… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −7 | K083070 | Toggleloc System | Biomet Sports Medicine | 2008 | 6 |
| −6 | K123341 | Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps Button… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2012 | — |
| −5 | K150768 | JuggerKnot Soft Anchors | Biomet Manufacturing Corp | 2015 | — |
| −4 | K180768 | Arthrex SwiveLock Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −3 | K191226 | Arthrex SwiveLock Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2019 | — |
| −2 | K203495 | Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2021 | 1 |
| −1 | K233893 | AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK Anchor | Stryker Endoscopy | 2024 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K250528 | Stryker AlphaVent™ Knotless SP Biocomposite Anchor | Stryker Endoscopy | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 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 MAI? 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 MAI device
- #1 K203495 Arthrex SwiveLock Anchorscore 35.2 · 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K233893 | AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK AnchorSummary page 5…MAI; MBI Predicate and Reference Devices: Primary Predicate – Stryker AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK Anchor (K233893) (MBI) Secondary Predicate – Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor (K203495) Name of Device… | 2024 |
| * | K203495 | Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorSummary page 5…edicate – Stryker AlphaVent Knotless SP PEEK Anchor (K233893) (MBI) Secondary Predicate – Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor (K203495) Name of Device (MAI, MBI) Reference – Stryker AlphaVent Biocomposite Sutu… | 2021 |
| † | K231093 | AlphaVent Suture Anchors | 2023 |
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 46 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
- 13 of the 93 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All MAI devicesMAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · MAI
8in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · MAI
54in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · MAI
40in 2020
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · MAI
2,148in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code MAI, 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 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 272 |
| 2008 | 3 | 83 | 0 | 172 |
| 2009 | 9 | 74 | 0 | 88 |
| 2010 | 4 | 122 | 0 | 89 |
| 2011 | 9 | 90 | 5 | 129 |
| 2012 | 6 | 56 | 10 | 171 |
| 2013 | 6 | 135 | 0 | 166 |
| 2014 | 4 | 86 | 0 | 149 |
| 2015 | 5 | 95 | 0 | 182 |
| 2016 | 3 | 191 | 0 | 301 |
| 2017 | 9 | 113 | 0 | 478 |
| 2018 | 13 | 108 | 0 | 1,590 |
| 2019 | 9 | 41 | 2 | 1,248 |
| 2020 | 9 | 78 | 40 | 957 |
| 2021 | 8 | 115 | 0 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 6 | 136 | 0 | 1,425 |
| 2023 | 8 | 34 | 0 | 1,718 |
| 2024 | 7 | 53 | 0 | 2,300 |
| 2025 | 8 | 54 | 0 | 2,148 |
| 2026 | 5 | 69 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Stryker AlphaVent ™ Knotless SP Biocomposite Anchor is intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, hand and wrist, elbow, and hip in skeletally mature pediatric and adult patients. It is indicated for use in the following procedures: • Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral…
Read the full statement (165 words)
The Stryker AlphaVent ™ Knotless SP Biocomposite Anchor is intended to be used for soft-tissue to bone fixation in the shoulder, foot and ankle, knee, hand and wrist, elbow, and hip in skeletally mature pediatric and adult patients. It is indicated for use in the following procedures:
• Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction
• Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Mid-foot Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair/Tendon Repair
• Knee: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair, Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, lliotibial Band Tenodesis, Quadriceps Tendon Repair, Secondary or Adjunct Fixation for ACL/PCL Reconstruction or Repair, Meniscal Root Repair, MPFL Repair/Reconstruction
• Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
• Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Reconstruction, Lateral Epicondylitis Repair
• Hip: Capsular Repair, Acetabular Labral Repair, Gluteus Medius Repair, Proximal Hamstring Repair
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K250528 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K250528: Stryker AlphaVent™ Knotless SP Biocomposite Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K250528
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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