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Smith & Nephew release ACL fixation device
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Smith & Nephew has released the Endobutton CL 10-mm fixation device designed for use in anterior cruciate ligament repair.
According to a company press release, the Endobutton CL 10-mm fixation device addresses the challenges associated with the shorter femoral tunnels used in ACL repair. The device accommodates the needs of the anatomic technique and is also appropriate for use with other technique for arthroscopic “keyhole” repair of the knee, including the traditional transtibial approach. The Endobutton CL Ultra family is pre-threaded with proprietary continuous loop of suture.
“Smith and Nephew was the first company to provide surgeons with a complete range of products and techniques specifically designed to simplify anatomic ACL reconstruction,” Romeo Catracchia, vice president of joint repair for Smith & Nephew, stated in the release. “Our Endobutton family of fixation devices, along with our new Acufex Pinpoint Anatomic ACL Guide System, Clancy Anatomic Cruciate Guide, Fast-Fix 360 Meniscal Repair System and Biosure Interference Screws present surgeons with complete options for performing a wide variety of anatomic ACL reconstructions.”