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Caution:
Do not use polypropylene sutures on the silicone anchor as the
polypropylene may damage or cause it to fail.
Evoke™ Active anchor
1.
Fit the head of the torque wrench (Figure 6.2A) supplied in the lead kit into the
setscrew in the active anchor (refer to Figure 6.2B).
A
B
Figure 6.2: A) Torque wrench. B) Active anchor with screw secured against lead.
2.
Use the torque wrench to gently tighten the setscrew clockwise until you hear a
“click” and tie 1, 2, or 3 sutures as needed to secure anchor to fascia or ligament
(refer to Figure 6.2).
Evoke™ Suture anchor
1.
Tie two sutures around the circumference of the anchor.
2.
Ensure the suture is tied tightly to minimize lead movement in the anchor (refer to
Figure 6.3).
Figure 6.3: Securing the suture anchor.
Medtronic Injex® Anchor
Refer to Medtronic’s Instructions for Use, which are provided in the Injex® product box.
