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QuadLock™ Fixation System

K253618510(k) TraditionalCleared Jan 6, 202649-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3040

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Abanza Tecnomed S.L · MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue

Cleared on Jan 6, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K243712 (Abanza Tecnomed S.L, 2025) after a 49-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1979.

Decided
Jan 6, 2026
Review
49 days
Class
Class II
Product code
MBI
Recalls
None
Predicates
1

Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K792022 (1979). 99 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2022: 2 other ancestors2020: 1 other ancestor2017: 2 other ancestors2013: 1 other ancestor2012: 2 other ancestors2019: 1 other ancestor2006: 5 other ancestors1998: 5 other ancestors2016: 1 other ancestor2011: 2 other ancestors2005: 3 other ancestors1996: 9 other ancestors1992: 1 other ancestor2009: 1 other ancestor2007: 3 other ancestors2003: 3 other ancestors2004: 3 other ancestors2001: 8 other ancestors2002: 3 other ancestors2000: 6 other ancestors1999: 8 other ancestors1997: 5 other ancestors1982: 1 other ancestor1993: 2 other ancestors1995: 4 other ancestors1994: 2 other ancestors1990: 2 other ancestorsReference device: K212197 · WasherCap Fixation System · Abanza Tecnomed S.L · 2022K792022 · Herbert Bone Screw · Zimmer, Inc. · 1979 · recalledK974876 · Bionx Distal Radius Screw · Bionx Implants, Inc. · 1998K992947 · Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999K012001 · Smartscrew · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001K030900 · Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System · Inion, Ltd. · 2003K043248 · Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel. Model AR-8921DS · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K083070 · Toggleloc System · Biomet Sports Medicine · 2008 · recalledK123341 · Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps Button, Arthrex Proximal Biceps Button · Arthrex, Inc. · 2012K150768 · JuggerKnot Soft Anchors · Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2015×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K180768 (2018), K191226 (2019) K203495 · Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor · Arthrex, Inc. · 2021 · recalledK243712 · WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45) · Abanza Tecnomed S.L · 202519801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generation 2 generations back: 2 other ancestors3 generations back: 4 other ancestors4 generations back: 5 other ancestors5 generations back: 7 other ancestors6 generations back: 6 other ancestors7 generations back: 9 other ancestors8 generations back: 13 other ancestors9 generations back: 20 other ancestors10 generations back: 12 other ancestors11 generations back: 5 other ancestors12 generations back: 3 other ancestors K243712 · WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45) · Abanza Tecnomed S.L · 2025K203495 · Arthrex SwiveLock Anchor · Arthrex, Inc. · 2021 · recalledK191226 · Arthrex SwiveLock Suture Anchor · Arthrex, Inc. · 2019K180768 · Arthrex SwiveLock Anchors · Arthrex, Inc. · 2018K150768 · JuggerKnot Soft Anchors · Biomet Manufacturing Corp · 2015K123341 · Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps Button, Arthrex Proximal Biceps Button · Arthrex, Inc. · 2012K083070 · Toggleloc System · Biomet Sports Medicine · 2008 · recalledK043248 · Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel. Model AR-8921DS · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K030900 · Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System · Inion, Ltd. · 2003K012001 · Smartscrew · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001K992947 · Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999K974876 · Bionx Distal Radius Screw · Bionx Implants, Inc. · 1998K792022 · Herbert Bone Screw · Zimmer, Inc. · 1979 · recalled−10−50
  1. Root · 13 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
  2. 9 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK191226 Arthrex SwiveLock Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2019
  4. 2 generations backK203495 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK243712 WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45)Abanza Tecnomed S.L · 2025
  6. This deviceK253618 QuadLock™ Fixation SystemAbanza Tecnomed S.L · 2026
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  1. Root · 13 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
  2. 12 generations backK974876 Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc. · 1998
  3. 11 generations backK992947 Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
  4. 10 generations backK012001 SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001
  5. 9 generations backK030900 Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd. · 2003
  6. 8 generations backK043248 Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
  7. 7 generations backK083070 Toggleloc SystemBiomet Sports Medicine · 2008 · Recalled
  8. 6 generations backK123341 Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps…Arthrex, Inc. · 2012
  9. 5 generations backK150768 JuggerKnot Soft AnchorsBiomet Manufacturing Corp · 2015
  10. 4 generations backK180768 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorsArthrex, Inc. · 2018
  11. 3 generations backK191226 Arthrex SwiveLock Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2019
  12. 2 generations backK203495 Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorArthrex, Inc. · 2021 · Recalled
  13. 1 generation backK243712 WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45)Abanza Tecnomed S.L · 2025
  14. This deviceK253618 QuadLock™ Fixation SystemAbanza Tecnomed S.L · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−13K792022Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc.19796
−12K974876Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc.1998—
−11K992947Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd.1999—
−10K012001SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd.2001—
−9K030900Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd.2003—
−8K043248Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel.…Arthrex, Inc.2005—
−7K083070Toggleloc SystemBiomet Sports Medicine20086
−6K123341Arthrex Pec Repair Button, Arthrex Large Pec Button, Arthrex Biceps Button…Arthrex, Inc.2012—
−5K150768JuggerKnot Soft AnchorsBiomet Manufacturing Corp2015—
−4K180768Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorsArthrex, Inc.2018—
−3K191226Arthrex SwiveLock Suture AnchorArthrex, Inc.2019—
−2K203495Arthrex SwiveLock AnchorArthrex, Inc.20211
−1K243712WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45)Abanza Tecnomed S.L2025—
0 (this device)K253618QuadLock™ Fixation SystemAbanza Tecnomed S.L2026—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198210
199020
199210
199320
199420
199540
199690
199750
199850
199980
200060
200180
200230
200330
200430
200530
200650
200730
200910
201120
201220
201310
201610
201720
201910
202010
202220
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K253618, 1979–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K243712WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System (Model 45)
Summary page 5
…Manufacturer: Abanza Tecnomed, S.L. Device Name: WasherCap™ Mini Fixation System 510(k) Number: K243712 Product Classification: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Product Code…
Abanza Tecnomed S.L2025—
†K212197WasherCap Fixation SystemAbanza Tecnomed S.L2022—

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 47 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.9 years on median.
  • 14 of the 99 ancestors have a recall of any class.

How does its category compare?

All MBI devices

MBI Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2026, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · MBI

27in 2025

2007: 162008: 102009: 192010: 172011: 302012: 242013: 312014: 232015: 232016: 172017: 172018: 162019: 312020: 352021: 182022: 192023: 522024: 222025: 272026 (partial year): 30
2007high 52 (2023) · low 10 (2008)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · MBI

58in 2025

2007: 80 days median2008: 69 days median2009: 82 days median2010: 76 days median2011: 75 days median2012: 94 days median2013: 100 days median2014: 101 days median2015: 85 days median2016: 94 days median2017: 70 days median2018: 91 days median2019: 90 days median2020: 83 days median2021: 107 days median2022: 64 days median2023: 57 days median2024: 30 days median2025: 58 days median2026 (partial year): 63 days median
2007high 107 (2021) · low 30 (2024)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · MBI

1in 2025

2007: 242008: 62009: 22010: 32011: 232012: 62013: 22017: 42018: 22020: 12023: 12024: 12025: 1
2007high 24 (2007) · low 0 (2014)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · MBI

3,826in 2025

2007: 2402008: 3382009: 3552010: 2912011: 3282012: 3712013: 4422014: 5042015: 5072016: 7952017: 6752018: 1,0722019: 1,3032020: 1,4542021: 1,8902022: 1,5912023: 2,5032024: 3,7792025: 3,826
2007high 3,826 (2025) · low 240 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code MBI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
2007168024240
200810696338
200919822355
201017763291
2011307523328
201224946371
2013311002442
2014231010504
201523850507
201617940795
201717704675
2018169121,072
2019319001,303
2020358311,454
20211810701,890
2022196401,591
2023525712,503
2024223013,779
2025275813,826
202630630—

What is it indicated for?

The Quadlock ™ Fixation System is intended for fixation of suture/tape (soft tissue) to bone during surgical procedures, in skeletally mature pediatric and adult patients for the following indications for use:

• Knee:

- ACL/PCL Repair: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP #2 sutures or larger, or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4mm tapes or larger.

- ACL Reconstruction: using non-absorbable UHMWPE USP #2 sutures or larger, or non-absorbable UHMWPE 1.4mm tapes or larger.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K253618: QuadLock™ Fixation System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K253618

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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