03.11.10
Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy Division is featuring the TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor, an anchor to address wide variation in bone density and tissue quality for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting.
The device, which is available in sizes from 4.5 to 6.5 millimeters, incorporates a fully threaded design that makes it easier to insert and provides for exceptional fixation strength, the company said.
The anchor also incorporates Smith & Nephew’s ULTRABRAID Suture, which is made of a polyethylene fiber; it slides through tissue and anchors easily, resists fraying and creates a stronger knot than traditional suture, according to the firm.
Smith & Nephew, based in Warsaw, Ind., specializes in the orthopedic reconstruction, orthopedic trauma and clinical therapies, endoscopy and advanced wound management markets.
The device, which is available in sizes from 4.5 to 6.5 millimeters, incorporates a fully threaded design that makes it easier to insert and provides for exceptional fixation strength, the company said.
The anchor also incorporates Smith & Nephew’s ULTRABRAID Suture, which is made of a polyethylene fiber; it slides through tissue and anchors easily, resists fraying and creates a stronger knot than traditional suture, according to the firm.
Smith & Nephew, based in Warsaw, Ind., specializes in the orthopedic reconstruction, orthopedic trauma and clinical therapies, endoscopy and advanced wound management markets.