The FAST-FIX System, first launched in April 2001, offers the strength of the industry’s “gold standard” — a vertical or horizontal mattress suture stitch — but does not require the open incision traditionally associated with meniscal repair, according to the release.
The new design features 360° actuation, which enables surgeons to deploy implants in any hand position with a fast, smooth advancing motion. The FAST-FIX also includes a spring-action design that facilitates the advancement of each implant into the meniscal capsule, according to the release.
The FAST-FIX System also uses smaller implants and a pre-tied, self-sliding knot made of 2-0 ULTRABRAID Suture for smaller needle insertions. A low-profile, stiffer needle shaft aids surgeons control, while enabling access and visibility to hard-to-reach areas of the meniscus, according to the release. A new built-in, adjustable depth limiter also reduces the number of steps required to perform the procedure.
Read Smith & Nephew’s release on the FAST-FIX 360 Meniscal Repair System.
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