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ELBOW:
Biceps tendon reattachment; Tennis
elbow repair.
KNEE:
Extra capsular reconstruction, ITB tenodesis;
Lateral collateral ligament; Patellar ligament and
tendon avulsion repairs; Posterior oblique ligament
or joint capsule to tibia; Joint capsule closure to
anterior proximal tibia; Medial collateral ligament.
BNS:
Fixation in pubic bone for bladder neck
suspension using USP #2 Class I nonabsorbable
synthetic suture (e.g. polypropylene). A minimum of
2 Anchors should be used in this procedure.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. Surgical procedures other than those listed in
the INDICATIONS section.
2. Pathologic conditions of bone, such as cystic
changes or severe osteopenia, which would
impair its ability to securely fix the DePuy Mitek
Anchor are contraindicated.
3. Pathological changes in the soft tissues sutured
to the bone which would prevent its secure
fixation by the suture are contraindicated.
4. Comminuted bone surface, which would militate
against secure fixation of the DePuy Mitek
Anchor, is contraindicated.
5. Physical conditions that would eliminate or tend
to eliminate adequate implant support or retard
healing, i.e., blood supply limitation, previous
infections, etc. are contraindicated.
6. Conditions which tend to preempt the patient’s
ability or the healing period, such as senility,
mental illness or alcoholism are contraindicated.
