Reusable 2.6 mm Drill Guide, Knee FiberTak

Finished Product

AR-3712

Human

Knee

Procedure

Multiple collateral ligament reconstruction techniques, from aperture fixation using the BioComposite SwiveLock® tenodesis system with biocomposite interference screws to suspensory fixation using TightRope® technology, are available.
FiberTak® soft anchors and biocomposite suture anchors, which come preloaded with needles, are part of a comprehensive line of anchor fixation devices supporting primary or hybrid collateral ligament repair and reconstruction techniques.

Collateral Ligament Graft Fixation

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Lateral extra-articular augmentation or reconstruction aims to eliminate residual laxity and reduce the risk of ACL graft rupture. Anterolateral ligament reconstruction could play a role in augmenting rotational stability in the ACL-reconstructed knee and is most likely to benefit hyperlax patients, revision cases, pivoting athletes, and those with IKDC grade III pivot shifts.

Anterolateral Ligament Reconstruction

The goal of lateral extra-articular augmentation or reconstruction is to eliminate residual laxity and reduce the risk of ACL graft rupture. Two common techniques include iliotibial band (ITB) tenodesis and anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction. These procedures play a role in augmenting rotational stability in the ACL-reconstructed knee. Patients who see the benefits, include hyperlax patients, revision cases, pivoting athletes, and those with IKDC grade III pivot shifts.
There are several distinct advantages of using adjustable, tensionable implant technology, such as the Knotless FiberTak® anchor or FiberTag® TightRope® implant, when compared to traditional techniques using staples or interference screws:
<ul>
 <li>Simple: Quick, easy, and reproducible techniques</li>
 <li>Safe: Knotless FiberTak anchor sets just below the cortex, reducing the risk of femoral tunnel convergence of the ACL; the self-punching anchor technique is designed to reduce the risk of damaging the ACL graft as with traditional techniques that require drilling; no risk of graft laceration as described with interference-screw techniques1</li>
 <li>Low profile: Techniques using additional hardware, such as staples, may lead to pain or discomfort, warranting removal; no prominent hardware is part of the Knotless FiberTak anchor or TightRope implant1</li>
 <li>Preserves anatomy: No socket drilling involved in the Knotless FiberTak onlay technique&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Titratable graft tensioning: Using these techniques, a surgeon can provisionally tension and incrementally retension the graft after checking for isometry and overconstraint</li>
</ul>
Reference
1. Muller B, Willinge GJA, Zijl JAC. Minimally invasive modified Lemaire tenodesis. Arthrosc Tech. 2020;10(1):e29- e36. doi:10.1016/j.eats.2020.09.006

Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis

Product

Available in five anchor configurations, each Knee FiberTak anchor has unique features optimized for treating pathology around the knee, including a redesigned, softer anchor body for reliable deployment in hard bone and vibrant new SutureTape colors for easier visualization and suture management in an open surgical environment. The anchor inserter and hole-prep instrumentation have a shorter working length, allowing for more ergonomic anchor insertion much closer to the anatomy.&nbsp;
Additionally, the instrumentation is available as a disposable kit or as a reusable guide, drill, and punch. The anchors can be inserted either in a drill hole, a pilot hole using the punch, or even self-punched in the appropriate bone density.
A variety of implants address various pathology and surgeon preferences:
<ul>
 <li>Double Knotless Anchor: Features 2 preconverted knotless tensionable loops of 1.3 mm SutureTape loops; great for LET and ALL fixation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Hybrid Anchor: Includes 1 preconverted tensionable knotless SutureTape loop and a sliding 1.3 mm SutureTape with swaged-on needles; perfect for onlay MPFL reconstruction</li>
 <li>Double Knotted Anchor: Features 2 sliding 1.3 mm SutureTapes with swaged-on needles; a great option for any application that requires knots</li>
 <li>InternalBrace™ Technique Anchor: Features 1 sliding 1.3 mm SutureTape with swaged-on needles and a low-profile 1.7 mm FiberTape® loop swaged to a single tail for easy passage and loading; revolutionary for collateral repair using the InternalBrace technique</li>
 <li>Button Anchor: Features 2 passing links for fixation of independent tension-slide constructs; an excellent option for MCL and LCL tension slide</li>
</ul>
The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to augment the primary repair/reconstruction by expanding the area of tissue approximation during the healing period and is not intended as a replacement for the native ligament. The InternalBrace technique is for use during soft tissue-to-bone fixation procedures and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.

Knee FiberTak® Anchor

For over a decade, Arthrex has offered multiple collateral ligament reconstruction techniques, ranging from socket and tunnel based aperture fixation with FastThread™ interference screws to suspensory fixation using TightRope® technology.
In cases of avulsion type injuries, a primary LCL/PLC repair may be performed to restore stability while preserving native anatomy. The versatile line of Knee FiberTak® anchors offers various onlay fixation options, utilizing both knotted and knotless SutureTape technology in addition to the InternalBrace™ technique.
The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to augment the primary repair/reconstruction by expanding the area of tissue approximation during the healing period and is not intended as a replacement for the native ligament. The InternalBrace technique is for use during soft tissue-to-bone fixation procedures and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.&nbsp;

Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) and Posterolateral Corner (PLC) Repair

MCL reconstruction is typically performed when the MCL is severely injured or in cases of chronic MCL laxity. During an MCL reconstruction, autograft or allograft tissue is used to reconstruct the injured ligament. Graft-fixation technology for MCL reconstruction has evolved from staples, posts and washers, and interference screws to less invasive and easier-to-use suspensory fixation, including the TightRope® implant, and 
all-suture anchor technology, such as the Knee FiberTak® anchor.&nbsp;
Adding the InternalBrace™ technique to an MCL repair may result in lower failure rates and less residual laxity post-op as well as shorter immobilization times and faster return to play.1 Additionally, FiberTape® suture has been used for more than 15 years in more than 4 million cases, including tendon and ligament-bridging repairs.
The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to support the primary repair and is not intended as a replacement for the standard of care using biologic augmentation in a primary repair.&nbsp;The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only for soft-tissue-to-bone fixation and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.
Reference
 
1. van Eck CF, Nakamura T, Price T, Linde M, Smolinski P. Suture tape augmentation improves laxity of MCL repair in the ACL reconstructed knee.&nbsp;Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021;29(8):2545-2552. doi:10.1007/s00167-020-06386-7

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Reconstruction

Certain MCL injuries, including femoral and tibial avulsion injuries, such as Stener lesions, are more amenable to repair than others.1&nbsp;
Using FiberTape® suture for the InternalBrace™ technique for MCL repair has been shown to provide additional stabilization compared to an MCL repair using only suture.2 Adding the InternalBrace technique to an MCL repair may result in lower failure rates and less residual laxity post-op as well as shorter immobilization times and faster return to play.2 FiberTape sutures have been used for more than 15 years in more than 4 million cases, including tendon and ligament-bridging repairs.
The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to support the primary repair and is not intended as a replacement for the standard of care using biologic augmentation in a primary repair.&nbsp;The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only for soft-tissue-to-bone fixation and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.
References
 
1. Shultz CL, Poehlein E, Morriss NJ, et al. Nonoperative management, repair, or reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament in combined anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament injuries-which is best? a systematic review and meta-analysis.&nbsp;Am J Sports Med. 2024;52(2):522-534. doi:10.1177/03635465231153157 

2. van Eck CF, Nakamura T, Price T, Linde M, Smolinski P. Suture tape augmentation improves laxity of MCL repair in the ACL reconstructed knee.&nbsp;Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2021;29(8):2545-2552. doi:10.1007/s00167-020-06386-7&nbsp;

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Repair 

The anatomic double-bundle technique replicates the native shape of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL), provides stability in both flexion and extension, and effectively limits rotation throughout ROM, helping minimize postoperative instability. The technique, if accomplished directly and anatomically, can also allow for more aggressive rehabilitation protocols and earlier return to activity.1
Successful MPFL reconstruction is dependent on anatomic placement of the graft. The technique incorporates the use of a femoral template to ensure proper placement of the graft in the femur. This position provides a static fixation point that equalizes the tension across the graft in flexion and extension, thus helping minimize stress across the patellofemoral joint.
Other options include Knee FiberTak® anchors for onlay MPFL techniques as well as 4 MPFL convenience packs to address each patient's unique needs and each surgeon's fixation preference. The newest kits use 3.9 mm BioComposite SwiveLock® anchors for patellar fixation and either a 6 mm × 20 mm BioComposite FastThread™ interference screw or an ACL TightRope® implant for femoral fixation.
Reference
1. Schöttle PB, Hensler D, Imhoff AB. Anatomical double-bundle MPFL reconstruction with an aperture fixation. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2010;18(2):147-151. doi:10.1007/s00167-009-0868-z

MPFL Reconstruction

Ruptures of the quadriceps and patellar tendons are common in elite and recreational athletes. Most surgeons treat these injuries surgically to lessen the risk of long-term disability and morbidity.&nbsp;
Historically, open techniques have been used for rupture repairs, but these techniques may be complicated by wound-healing issues and infection. The minimally invasive Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) technique can be used to treat quadriceps, patellar, and Achilles tendon ruptures.

Patellar Tendon Repair

Ruptures of the quadriceps and patellar tendons are common in elite and recreational athletes. Most surgeons treat these injuries surgically to lessen the risk of long-term disability and morbidity. Historically, open techniques have been used for rupture repairs but may be complicated by wound-healing issues and infection. The minimally invasive Percutaneous Achilles Repair System (PARS) technique can be used to treat quadriceps, patellar, and Achilles tendon ruptures.
The PARS technique helps facilitate consistent capture of the distal aspect of the quadriceps tendon and includes color-coded FiberWire® and FiberTape® sutures. The anatomically contoured guide is reusable, while the suture and passing needles come packaged in a convenient kit. Choose transverse suture, locking suture, or both. The colored FiberWire sutures offer a more organized approach to identifying and securing matched pairs.

Reusable 2.6 mm Drill Guide, Knee FiberTak

AR-3712

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