Sam Brusco, Associate Editor04.02.24
Paragon 28 has launched its new Grappler R3INFORCE extraosseous repair system, which was designed to restore stability to anterior and posterior ligaments surrounding the ankle during fibular fracture repairs and high ankle sprains.
One syndesmotic instability is determined, the Grappler R3INFORCE anchors are placed in plate holes or other anatomic areas where preloaded suture tape can be routed and tensioned. The company said the dynamic anchor allows micromotion in the repair in order to better reproduce native tissue mechanics.
Paragon 28 said the system is highly synergistic with its existing offerings and can use the recently rolled out Grappler knotless sutures. The compatibility allows multiple configurations so surgeons can tailor their syndesmotic repair to their own philosophies of treatment.
The system is sterile packed and includes all instruments needed to complete the case in multiple configurations.
“With up to 25% of all ankle fractures as well as unstable high ankle sprains requiring implants to facilitate soft tissue healing, syndesmotic stabilization is a major priority for Paragon 28 and an opportunity for us to improve patients’ recoveries,” said Paragon 28 CEO Albert DaCosta. “In launching the Grappler R3INFORCE System and Dynamic Knotless Anchor, we are adding to our comprehensive and growing suite of novel solutions designed specifically to treat injuries to the highly complex syndesmosis.”
Surgeon designer Mark Davies, MD, added, “Congratulations to the blue sky thinking and creativity of the Paragon 28 team in manufacturing the Grappler R3INFORCE Extraosseous Repair System. It offers surgeons a comprehensive, physiological, and anatomical reconstruction system for ankle syndesmotic injuries.”
Earlier this year, the company also released its Precision MIS bunion system and FJ2000 power console and burr system.
One syndesmotic instability is determined, the Grappler R3INFORCE anchors are placed in plate holes or other anatomic areas where preloaded suture tape can be routed and tensioned. The company said the dynamic anchor allows micromotion in the repair in order to better reproduce native tissue mechanics.
Paragon 28 said the system is highly synergistic with its existing offerings and can use the recently rolled out Grappler knotless sutures. The compatibility allows multiple configurations so surgeons can tailor their syndesmotic repair to their own philosophies of treatment.
The system is sterile packed and includes all instruments needed to complete the case in multiple configurations.
“With up to 25% of all ankle fractures as well as unstable high ankle sprains requiring implants to facilitate soft tissue healing, syndesmotic stabilization is a major priority for Paragon 28 and an opportunity for us to improve patients’ recoveries,” said Paragon 28 CEO Albert DaCosta. “In launching the Grappler R3INFORCE System and Dynamic Knotless Anchor, we are adding to our comprehensive and growing suite of novel solutions designed specifically to treat injuries to the highly complex syndesmosis.”
Surgeon designer Mark Davies, MD, added, “Congratulations to the blue sky thinking and creativity of the Paragon 28 team in manufacturing the Grappler R3INFORCE Extraosseous Repair System. It offers surgeons a comprehensive, physiological, and anatomical reconstruction system for ankle syndesmotic injuries.”
Earlier this year, the company also released its Precision MIS bunion system and FJ2000 power console and burr system.