Small joint suture anchor TIGHT-N™

non-absorbablePEEK

The TIGHT-N™ Anchor is the next generation of tendon fixation intended to protect the tendon from wrap and laceration, to sit sub-cortically for high-strength fixation1, to leverage the benefits of an inlay technique, all in an implant designed for ease-of-use. About This Product The anchor is made of PEEK (polyetheretherketone polymer) and is available in three sizes: Small (5.5 mm), Medium (7.0 mm), and Large (8.5 mm). Current Challenges in Biceps Tenodesis terference Screw Failures 27% of patients experienced a popeye deformity with a screw after biceps tenodesis.2 This is believed to be secondary to interference screws cutting the tendon during insertion into the bone socket. Tendon Damage In a biomechanical study, researchers observed that all the specimens in the interference screw group failed with tearing of the tendon at the bone-screw-tendon interface. Tendon Elongation Studied suture anchor onlay techniques have shown statistically significant tendon elongation (10-27 mm on average) when compared to inlay interference screw techniques (4 mm on average) Introducing the Next Generation of Tendon Fixation Half-sheath design intended to cradle and protect the tendon from wrap and laceration. Sub-cortical implant for high-strength fixation. Uses the inlay technique which aims to optimize the healing environment vs. onlay. Designed for ease-of-use. Features & Benefits Protects Tendons and Grafts The half-sheath design is intended to cradle without compression and laceration from screw threads, and the technique uses a mallet to remove the risk of tendon wrap from rotating a screw into a bone tunnel.