Small joint suture anchor ARTOFIX

non-absorbable

Titanium ARTOFIX suture anchors (available in 2.0mm,3.5 mm, 5.0 mm, and 6.5 mm diameters) feature a small minor diameter and a cancellous screw thread design. The anchor's very sharp point makes it possible to insert without tapping. This non-absorbable suture is composed of a special ultra high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene fiber and features a unique braid configuration. As a result, ULTRAFIRE Suture offers special advantages over traditional polyester suture, including a high knot breaking strength, ideal lubricity, and a strong resistance to fraying. ULTRAFIRE Suture is preloaded on all ARTOFIX Suture Anchor that have #2 sutures. ARTOFIX Suture Anchors provide a tapered body that is mated to the dilator to reduce insertion torque, thereby helping to minimize anchor breakage. Suture eyelets are located deeper in the anchor body to reduce suture eyelet failure under cyclic loading. ARTOFIX Suture Anchors provide secure fixation with a wide range of sizes to match various applications and bone qualities. Anchor cores are matched to the drill size to facilitate insertion while maximizing fixation strength. ARTOFIX Suture Anchors have an updated inserter handle. This robust handle provides surgeons ideal control when deploying anchors. Improved suture track - Ensures smooth suture release. External suture posts - Protects and controls the sutures. Physical mechanism for grasping sutures - Securely holds anchor on the tip of inserter. Flat handle surface - Ideal to tap/strike with mallet.