ArthroCare’s SpeedFix Cleared by FDA

ArthroCare Corp. has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its SpeedFix Suture System.

The SpeedFix Suture System is a push-in anchor made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone) polymer, and is indicated for the repair of tears of the labrum in the shoulder. The System features anchors double-loaded with
ArthroCare’s MagnumWire suture and provides surgeons with independent bone locking, suture tensioning and suture locking options.

SpeedFix is expected to complement the Austin, Texas-based company’s broad line of suture anchors and suture passing technology.