Devices descending from K991073
11 later devices reach Acier Sutures through their predicates, nearest generation first.
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Own descendants | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1 | K023594 | Teno Fix | Ortheon Medical, LLC | 2003 | 5 | — |
| +1 | K023411 | Steelex Sternum Set | Aesculap, Inc. | 2002 | 4 | — |
| +2 | K203855 | CoNextions TR Tendon Repair System | Conextions Medical | 2022 | 0 | — |
| +2 | K101126 | Pontis Sutures and Suture Anchors with Optional Crimps | Core Essence Orthopaedics, Inc. | 2010 | 3 | — |
| +2 | K063603 | Suturtek Surgical Steel Suture, Models SC-S13, SC-S14, SC-S15, SC-S16, SC-S17 | Suturtek Incorporated | 2007 | 1 | — |
| +2 | K032468 | Suturtek Fastclose Sternum Closure Device | Suturtek Incorporated | 2003 | 1 | — |
| +3 | K141711 | Pontis 3MM Suture Anchors with Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Suture, Pontis… | Pontis Orthopaeeics, LLC | 2014 | 0 | — |
| +3 | K140127 | Ferrofibre Stainless Steel Suture with Crimp | Pontis Orthopaedics, LLC | 2014 | 1 | — |
| +3 | K090686 | Sic Brevetti S.R.L. Device for Sternal Synthesis | Sic Brevetti S.R.L. | 2009 | 0 | — |
| +3 | K082828 | Suturtek 360 Degree Sternal Closure Device | Suturtek Incorporated | 2008 | 0 | — |
| +4 | K143582 | Mopylen, Resopren, Silk, Polyester, Nylon, Resolon, Polyamide Pseudo, Steel | Resorba Medical GmbH | 2015 | 0 | — |