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Smith & Nephew launches suture anchor with advanced biocomposite material
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Smith & Nephew recently announced the launch of Healicoil Regensorb, a suture anchor that builds upon the Healicoil PK design and is the first to use the company’s Regensorb biocomposite material.
“When we introduced the Healicoil PK Suture Anchor, its design set a new standard for innovation in our industry,” Brad Cannon, president of Endoscopy, Trauma and Extremities for Smith & Nephew, stated in a company press release. “With Healicoil Regensorb, we combined the benefits of that design with an advanced material to raise the standard even higher.”
In addition to beta tricalcium phosphate, used in most biocomposite implants, Regensorb adds a calcium sulfate, which has been shown to work in early stages of bone healing. In biomechanical testing, Healicoil Regensorb provided more threaded engagement than other biocomposite anchors and provided greater pull out strength in poor-quality osteoporotic bone, according to the press release. Furthermore, the Healicoil inserter distributes torque along the entire length of the anchor minimizing stress.