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 Mar 28, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K221396 (Arthrex, Inc., 2022) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Mar 28, 2025
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MBI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K961555 (1996). 42 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 13 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK200341 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- 2 generations backK203268 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK221396 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK250596 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2025
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- Root · 13 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 12 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 10 generations backK061863 Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock FamilyArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- 9 generations backK071177 Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock…Arthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 8 generations backK091844 Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 7 generations backK112237 Microsuture AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2011
- 6 generations backK140476 Arthrex Fibertak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2014
- 5 generations backK151230 Arthrex FiberTak AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2015
- 4 generations backK181769 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2018
- 3 generations backK200341 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- 2 generations backK203268 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2020
- 1 generation backK221396 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2022
- This deviceK250596 Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2025
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −12 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −11 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −10 | K061863 | Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock Family | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −9 | K071177 | Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K091844 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suturetak Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −7 | K112237 | Microsuture Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −6 | K140476 | Arthrex Fibertak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −5 | K151230 | Arthrex FiberTak Anchors | Arthrex, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| −4 | K181769 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −3 | K200341 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| −2 | K203268 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| −1 | K221396 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K250596 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor | Arthrex, Inc. | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K221396 | Arthrex FiberTak Suture AnchorSummary page 5…21 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class Class II Primary Predicate Device K221396: Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor Additional Predicate Devices N/A Reference Devices K230433: Arthrex Double Loaded… | 2022 |
| † | K230433 | Arthrex Knotless FiberTak Suture Anchor | 2023 |
| † | K193157 | Arthrex 3.9mm Corkscrew Suture Anchor | 2019 |
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 29 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.1 years on median.
- 3 of the 42 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K221396.
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. 2025, 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…
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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, lliotibial Band Tenodesis, Joint Capsule Closure
* Hip: Capsular Repair, Acetabular Labral Repair, Gluteal Tendon Repair
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K250596 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K250596: Arthrex FiberTak Suture Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K250596
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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