# K991715: Biostinger-V Bioabsorbable Meniscal Repair Device

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Linvatec Corp.
- Decided: Aug 6, 1999 after 78 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 K981692 (1998). 1 ancestor in all.
79 later devices descend from it; 4 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)
- K981692: Meniscal Repair Device, Linvatec Corp. (1998) Summary page 3.

## Most influential descendants
- K020377: Pre-Loaded Biostinger Hornet (2002), 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
- K111779: Y-Knot All-Suture Anchor Model HF13 (2011), 29 descendants of its own
- K072291: Conmed Linvatec Bio Mini-Revo Suture Anchor (2008), 25 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The BioStinger™-V Bioabsorbable Meniscal Repair Device provides fixation of longitudinal vertical meniscus lesions (bucket-handle) located in the vascularized area of the meniscus. Implantation of the device is accomplished through arthroscopy or arthrotomy.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K991715
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology