# K990361: Headed Bio-Absorbable Corkscrew Model #AR-1921BU

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
- Decided: Apr 14, 1999 after 68 days
- Product code: MAI (Fastener, Fixation, Biodegradable, Soft Tissue)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 1 generation back to K971723 (1997). 1 ancestor in all.
79 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 81 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K971723: Fastak Suture Anchor (11.7MM)/(7.5MM), Arthrex, Inc. (1997) Summary page 3.
- (no number) Zimmer Bio-Statak (RSTA): named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Linvatec Bio-Anchor: named in the summary without a submission number
- (no number) Ethicon Mitek 3.5mm Panalok Wedge Absorbable Suture Anchor: named in the summary without a submission number

## Most influential descendants
- K020056: Duet Suture Anchor (2002), 78 descendants of its own
- K030388: Impact Suture Anchor. Model 433510 (2003), 77 descendants of its own
- K042966: Duet Suture Anchor, Models BXS4216, BXS4216H; Impact Suture Anchor, Models BXS4218, BXS4218H (2004), 76 descendants of its own
- K053561: Bio-Mini Revo Suture Anchor (2006), 75 descendants of its own
- K091549: Conmed Linvatec Soft Tissue to Bone System (2009), 56 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The Headed Bio-Absorbable Corkscrew is intended for fixation of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications: 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, Midfoot Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Patellar Tendon Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis Hand/Wrist. Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Elbow: Biceps Tendon Reattachment, Tennis Elbow Repair, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligamant Reconstruction

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K990361
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology