Smith & Nephew's (NYSE: SNN; LSE: SN) Endoscopy Division today announced the introduction of the TWINFIX™ Ultra PK Suture Anchor, a new anchor to address wide variation in bone density and tissue quality for rotator cuff repair in the shoulder. The device is currently being featured at Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's booth at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans.
The new anchor – available in sizes ranging from 4.5 mm to 6.5 mm – incorporates a fully-threaded design that makes it easier to insert and provides for exceptional fixation strength. The average fixation strength* of the TWINFIX Ultra PK Suture Anchor is superior when compared against two leading competitive anchors.