Quadriceps tendon ligament prosthesis QuadsTape ™

synthetic

The QuadsTape System comprises a wide, open weave Poly-Tape implant (30 mm x 800 mm) with associated disposable instrumentation to repair a ruptured quadriceps tendon, without the need to harvest autogenous tissue. Indications The use of the 30 mm x 800 mm Poly-Tape for quadriceps tendon repair is particularly recommended in the following types of cases: Delayed diagnosis QuadsTape System, includes: Poly-Tape, 30 mm x 800 mm (supplied sterile) Packaged with the following disposables: Malleable Probe with eye, stainless steel, 20 cm (supplied sterile) Rigid Probe with eye, stainless steel, 20 cm (supplied sterile) How does it work? The Poly-Tape is passed transversely through the proximal end of the patellar tendon Both ends of the Poly-Tape are proximally crossed anterior to the patella The Poly-Tape is passed through the quadriceps tendon The proximal ends of the Poly-Tape are knotted Tacking sutures are used to stabilize the Poly-Tape Features and benefits Provides excellent intrinsic strength and allows early mobilization Use of metalwork and wire cerclage is unnecessary, avoiding the associated high complication rate and problems of secondary removal; device is knotted and sutured None of the risks or availability problems of allograft No donor site morbidity as encountered with autograft Open weave structure of Poly-Tape allows a natural body response whereby native tissue integrates into the device Straightforward technique