510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSF Push-in Anchor
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH · MAI Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue
Cleared on Mar 27, 2026 as substantially equivalent to K240288 (Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH, 2024) after a 57-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 1996.
- Decided
- Mar 27, 2026
- Review
- 57 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- MAI
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K961555 (1996). 11 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK961555 Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable AnchorsAcufex Microsurgical, Inc. · 1996
- 6 generations backK031685 Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK053344 Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5…Smith & Nephew, Inc. · 2006
- 4 generations backK061863 Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock FamilyArthrex, Inc. · 2006
- 3 generations backK071177 Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock…Arthrex, Inc. · 2007
- 2 generations backK082810 Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite…Arthrex, Inc. · 2009
- 1 generation backK240288 SF Push- in AnchorSurgical Fusion Technologies GmbH · 2024
- This deviceK260294 SF Push-in AnchorSurgical Fusion Technologies GmbH · 2026
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K961555 | Acufex Tag Bioabsorbable Anchors | Acufex Microsurgical, Inc. | 1996 | — |
| −6 | K031685 | Tag Rod Bioraptor Suture Anchor 7209317, 7209318 | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2003 | 5 |
| −5 | K053344 | Bioraptor Suture Anchor, Twinfix 2.8 MM Suture Anchor, Twinfix 3.5 MM Suture… | Smith & Nephew, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −4 | K061863 | Arthrex Corkscrew Suture Anchor, Tak, and Pushlock Family | Arthrex, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −3 | K071177 | Arthrex Bio- Composite Suture Anchors: Bio-Composite Pushlock, Bio-Composite… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −2 | K082810 | Arthrex Bio-Composite Suture Anchors: Arthrex Bio-Composite Pushlock… | Arthrex, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −1 | K240288 | SF Push- in Anchor | Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH | 2024 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K260294 | SF Push-in Anchor | Surgical Fusion Technologies GmbH | 2026 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 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 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K240288 | SF Push- in AnchorSummary page 6…threaded metallic bone fixation fastener (21 CFR 888.3040) Nonabsorbable poly(ethylene terephthalate) surgical suture (21 CFR 878.5000) Predicate Devices K240288 Surgical Fusion SF-Push-in Anchor (Primary Predicate) K183091 SpineWelding Elaris Pedicle Screw System (Material referenc… | 2024 |
| † | K183091 | Elaris Pedicle Screw System | 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 30 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.0 years on median.
- 2 of the 11 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. 2026, 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 SF Push-in Anchor is intended to be used for suture or tissue fixation in the foot, ankle, hand, wrist, elbow, knee, hip and shoulder. The SF Push-in Anchor is designed only to be inserted with the SupraFuser® Generator. SF Push-in Anchor 1.6mm: 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…
Read the full statement (377 words)
The SF Push-in Anchor is intended to be used for suture or tissue fixation in the foot, ankle, hand, wrist, elbow, knee, hip and shoulder. The SF Push-in Anchor is designed only to be inserted with the SupraFuser® Generator.
SF Push-in Anchor 1.6mm:
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 transfers, Carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty (basal thumb joint arthroplasty)
Elbow: Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction,
Shoulder: Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction,
Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Metatarsal Ligament Repair, Hallux Valgus reconstruction, Digital Tendon Transfers, Mid-foot Reconstruction,
Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair.
SF Push-in Anchor 2.3mm:
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 transfers, Carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty (basal thumb joint arthroplasty), Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Lateral epicondylitis repair,
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repairs, Bankart Repair, SLAP Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Acromio-Clavicular Separation Repair, Deltoid Repair, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction,
Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Metatarsal Ligament Repair, Hallux Valgus reconstruction, Digital Tendon Transfers, Mid-foot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Bunionectomy,
Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, lliotibial Band Tenodesis,
Hip: Acetabular labral repair, capsular repair.
SF Push-in Anchor 3.0mm and 3.6mm:
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 transfers, Carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty (basal thumb joint arthroplasty), Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC)
Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, lateral epicondylitis repair,
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repairs, 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, Metatarsal Ligament Repair, Hallux Valgus reconstruction, Digital Tendon Transfers, Mid-foot Reconstruction, Metatarsal tendon repair, Bunionectomy,
Knee: Medial collateral ligament repair, lateral collateral ligament repair, patellar tendon repair, posterior oblique ligament repair, and iliotibial band tenodesis,
Hip: Acetabular labral repair, capsular 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/K260294 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K260294: SF Push-in Anchor.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K260294
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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