510(k) · Cleared
ClearedSutter Finger Joint Prosthesis
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Sutter Biomedical, Inc. · KYJ Prosthesis, Finger, Constrained, Polymer
Cleared on Oct 9, 1987 after a 262-day review. FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known. 3 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Oct 9, 1987
- Review
- 262 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KYJ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 0
3 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly.
- This deviceK870200 Sutter Finger Joint ProsthesisSutter Biomedical, Inc. · 1987
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK013629 Finger Joint ProsthesisAvanta Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2002
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK220142 BRM Digitalis SpacerBrm Extremities Srl · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK140453 Osteotec Silicone Finger ImplantOsteotec, Ltd. · 2015 · Recalled
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K870200 | Sutter Finger Joint Prosthesis | Sutter Biomedical, Inc. | 1987 | — |
| +1 | K013629 | Finger Joint Prosthesis | Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| +1 | K220142 | BRM Digitalis Spacer | Brm Extremities Srl | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K140453 | Osteotec Silicone Finger Implant | Osteotec, Ltd. | 2015 | 1 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), 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 KYJ device
- #1 K233670 Ascension Silicone MCP; Ascension Silicone PIPscore 7.1 · 3 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against?
FDA has not posted a summary or statement for it, so its predicates are not known.
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?
- Of its descendants, K013629 (Avanta Orthopaedics, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
How does its category compare?
All KYJ devicesKYJ Prosthesis, Finger, Constrained, Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · KYJ
2in 2023
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KYJ
Too few KYJ 510(k)s in any year since 2007 to give a median.
Recalls per year · KYJ
1in 2019
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KYJ
32in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KYJ, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 2 | — | 0 | 35 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 25 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 2 | 6 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 1 | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 48 |
| 2021 | 0 | — | 0 | 45 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 39 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 24 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 29 |
| 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | 32 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K870200 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K870200: Sutter Finger Joint Prosthesis.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K870200
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026