Device Dossier
Truespan Meniscal Repair System PEEK - Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable
Device Dossier for Truespan Meniscal Repair System PEEK - Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable (Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable, Class…
- GMDN category: Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable
Intended purpose
Truespan Meniscal Repair System PEEK is intended for use in meniscal repairs and meniscal allograft transplant procedures. It is intended to be used for anchoring the allograft to the meniscal rim during allograft transplant procedures.
Functional description
Consists of a sterile disposable applier preloaded with backstop assembly and needle. The applier introduces the backstop assembly into the meniscus. The backstop assembly is composed of two non-absorbable PEEK backstops, partially absorbable #2-0 violet Orthocord suture and UMHWPE braid. The two backstops are deployed across the fixation point and compression is accomplished by pulling on the suture post.