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Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, 2.8mm, with one black knotless and one blue MINITAPE suture (72205981); Q-FIX KNOTLESS

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Summary

Smith & Nephew, Inc. received 510(k) clearance for Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, 2.8mm, with one black knotless and one blue MINITAPE suture (72205981); Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, 2.8mm, with one blue knotless and one black MINITAPE suture (72205982), a MBI device. Cleared on 2026-07-09.

Details

Source

510(k) Clearance

External ID

K261968

Action Date

2026-07-09

Status

Special

Category

device

Product Code

MBI

Product Description

Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, 2.8mm, with one black knotless and one blue MINITAPE suture (72205981); Q-FIX KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor, 2.8mm, with one blue knotless and one black MINITAPE suture (72205982). Product code: MBI.

Context & Analysis

A 510(k) clearance means the FDA determined this device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. This is one of 452 device clearances issued this month. Smith & Nephew, Inc. has received 46 total clearances in our database.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. has 80 FDA actions in our database, including 34 recalls and 46 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 510(k) clearance mean?

A 510(k) is an FDA premarket submission demonstrating that a device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed device. It does NOT mean FDA approval — it means the device is cleared for marketing because it's similar enough to an existing cleared device. Most medical devices reach market via 510(k) rather than full PMA approval.

How often does Smith & Nephew, Inc. have FDA actions?

Smith & Nephew, Inc. has 80 FDA actions in our database, including 34 recalls and 46 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "K261968" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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