Smith & Nephew Introduce TWINFIX Suture Anchor for Rotator Cuff Repair

Smith & Nephew's Endoscopy Division has introduced the TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor, a new anchor to address variation in bone density and tissue quality for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder, according to a Smith & Nephew news release.

The new anchor is available in sizes ranging from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm and incorporates a fully-threaded design that makes it easier to insert and provides for improved fixation strength when compared against two leading competitive anchors, according to the release.

As part of the TWINFIX family of suture anchors, the TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor is molded from PEEK by Invibio, a polymer whose strength, stiffness and biocompatibility are similar to those of cortical bone, according to the release. It also uses Smith & Nephew's proven high strength ULTRABRAID Suture, which is made of a polyethylene fiber with a unique, proprietary braid configuration that slides through tissue and anchors easily, resists fraying and creates a stronger knot than traditional suture.

Read the Smith & Nephew release on the TWINFIX Suture Anchor.