Arthroscopic implants
SHOULDERS AND HIPS
Osteoraptor
- Suitable for treating labral lesions –labrum resuture
- Knotting, size 2.3 and 2.9 mm, absorbable, PLLA + HA or PK with ULTRABRAID® fibre
- Small size of the anchor minimises the risk of intraarticular damage
- Excellent bone compatibility, pre-drilling
- New product Osteoraptor curved – 2.3 and 2.9 mm, PLLA + HA, absorbable – innovation in the solutions of ASC instability, flexible driller and the anchor itself allows to obtain 25° trajectory with a driller without the necessity of another entry
- Can be used for hip arthroscopy
Twinfix
Twinfix anchors provide for safe fixation and offer a wide range of sizes and applications – shoulder stabilisation, Bankart, SLAP lesions, rotator cuff stabilisation (procedure type according to anchor size); excellent clinical results, more than 10 years on the market
TWINFIX™ AB
- Absorbable anchor, PLLA material, narrowed anchor design
- Suitable for rotator cuff sutures (sizes 5 mm and 6.5 mm)
- Knotting, pre-drilling, the driller matches the anchor size
- Reduces torsion pressure during insertion, minimises the risk of damage or fracture during screwing
TWINFIX™ Ti
- To ensure better safety, the sewing lug lies deeper in the anchor body
- Titanium anchors (sizes 2.8; 3.5; 5) with conical design
- Suitable for any type of bone and fixing any soft tissue to the bone
- Does not require predrilling, is self-cutting, no further instruments are needed
- Two ULTRABRAID® fibres (pull-out for one fibre 25 kg)
Healicoil PK
Revolutionary solution to rotator cuff operations, unique technology; Healicoil PK differs from conventional implants thanks to minimum inner material, which ensures better bone integrity and provides for excellent fixation at the same time.
- Knotting, two ULTRABRAID® fibres
- Less material remains in the shoulder
- Unique open design
- Sizes 4.5 and 5.5 mm
- Excellent fixation, the implant fills with bone within 12 weeks
- Excellent for osteoporotic bones
- High torsional strength
- Conic anchor design providers for better stability
- Non-absorbable polymer anchor, proven biocompatibility, strength, PEEK-OPTIMA® Polymer from Invibio®
- Can be used for hip arthroscopy
Footprint PK
Small non-absorbable, non-knotting anchor allowing repeated stitch loosening and tightening till the guide is removed.
- Sizes 4.5 and 5.5 mm
- There is a thread inside the small anchor for repeated stitch loosening or tightening
- Unique anchor design
- Pre-drilling
- Non-absorbable, PEEK-OPTIMA® Polymer from Invibio®
- Excellent hold in the bone
Ultratape
A smooth band for sutures providing stronger contact between soft tissues and the bone.
- Lower, more evenly distributed compression level potentially reduces vascular restrictions at the site of injury after surgery
- Purchasable as a separate package or as part of the Healicoil implant
KNEES
Endobutton, Ultrabutton
A simple solution for reconstructions and revisions of ACL, PCL – DB, SB, BTB
- Suitable for both traditional and anatomic techniques
- Flipping effect, robust and reliable fixation in the cortical bone
- A titanium lug with a broad offer of loop sizes (1–6 cm)
- The unique design ensures correct placement, a short tunnel in the femur is sufficient
- Another advantage is its excellent material strength (ULTRABRAID®)
- A twenty-year study (since 1993 on the market), more than 20 specialised articles
- Provides reliable fixation regardless of possible spongy quality of the bone
- Complete product range, various grafts and techniques
- Unproblematic revision
- Eliminates complications associated with anchoring and the use of the graft or tendon
- Ultrabutton – the protective casing protects the graft against damage during insertional pull
Biosure HA
Interference screw PLLA + HA
- 24 sizes available: 6–12 mm (in 1-mm increments), lengths 20, 25, 30 and 35 mm
- An asset is the reverse thread preventing graft rotation in the channel
- The screw size corresponds to the channel size, easy handling
- Intended for both BTB and hamstring muscles
- The screw preserves 70–90% of its initial strength for up to 12 weeks
- Stable, for all types of bone
- A ten-year study
Ultra Fast-Fix a Fast-Fix 360
Unique all-inside type implant for faster and safer meniscus sutures
- Enables safe, easy and fast meniscus suture without invasive surgical intervention
- Two sliding self-knotting anchors
- An innovative pusher/cutter system provides for the deployment of two implants vertically or horizontally on both meniscus sides, with subsequent tightening and removal of excess fibre
- Excellent clinical results, minimises joint cartilage trauma
- Curved needles provide easier and safer access, available are also straight needles
- Non-absorbable implant PEEK-OPTIMA® with the high strength of ULTRABRAID® 2-0 fibres
- An absorbable bio-version Ultra Fast-Fix AB is also available
- Handle innovation in the Fast-Fix 360 version – easy handling with 360° rotation
- A sharp thin needle for puncture depth adjustable from 10 to 18 mm
- Excellent visibility, also in less accessible terrain
- Application with a single handle push
SMALL JOINTS
Minitac 2,0 Ti
Titanium conic implant for easy use, available also in the PK form
- The sewing lug lies deeper in the anchor body for improved safety
- Suitable for any type of bone and for fixing any soft tissue to the bone
- No predrilling required, self-cutting, no further instrumentarium needed
You will find all the information on the products and operating manuals at www.smith-nephew.com.