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GRAVITY

 Titanium Suture Anchor System

SURGIC AL TECHNIQUE

Summary of Contents for GRAVITY Series

Page 1: ... GRAVITY Titanium Suture Anchor System SURGICAL TECHNIQUE ...

Page 2: ...ch surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the procedures based on his or her personal medical training and experience Prior to use of the system the surgeon should refer to the product package insert for complete warnings precautions indications contraindications and adverse effects Package inserts are also available by contacting Wright Medical Technology Inc Contact information can be foun...

Page 3: ...stability Fully threaded titanium anchor design increases pull out strength Aggressive self tapping cutting flutes ease anchor insertion Silicone Free Force Fiber suture features a low profile design minimizing soft tissue irritation by reducing knot size and allowing for contiguous placement of multiple knots Suture organization helps save time and streamlines the procedure Pre loaded anchor desi...

Page 4: ...llateral ligament or radial collateral ligament In the repair of knee instability secondary to tear or separation of the medial collateral ligament lateral collateral ligament patellar tendon or posterior oblique ligament or secondary to iliotibial band tenodesis In the repair of foot ankle instability secondary to tear or separation of the Achilles tendon lateral stabilization tendons ligaments m...

Page 5: ...thout tapping or pre drilling The surgeon may choose to use a pre drill to ease the insertion torque required to insert the anchor When needed choose the appropriate drill as indicated below Part Number Description Pre drill Diameter Drill Bit Part Number 86TA2027 2 7mm Anchor 2 0mm 58850020 86TAN035 3 5mm Anchor 2 5mm 58850025 86TAN255 5 5mm Anchor 3 5mm 58850035 Part Number Anchor Size Diameter ...

Page 6: ...the cartridge s driver shaft clasp and disengaging it from the driver shaft Figure 1 When the suture cartridge is fully disengaged from the handle gently pull back on the driver handle to release the driver tip from the suture anchor Figure 2 Set aside the driver handle and maintain possession of the suture cartridge Chapter 3 Surgical Technique Anchor Positioning Prior to insertion position the d...

Page 7: ...art Insert the driver tip into the anchor and rotate the handle counterclockwise to remove the implant Postoperative Management If the removal of the implant is required due to revision or failure of the device the surgeon should contact the manufacturer using the contact information located on the back cover of this surgical technique to receive instructions for returning the explanted device to ...

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