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GRYPHON™ BR Anchor w/ PROKNOT™ Technology - Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable

Device Dossier for GRYPHON™ BR Anchor w/ PROKNOT™ Technology - Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable (Fixation anchor, soft-tissue, biodegradable,…

Intended purpose

Intended for soft tissue to bone reattachment. The GRYPHON™ BR Anchor with PROKNOT™ Technology is indicated for use in the following procedure: Shoulder: Bankart Repair and SLAP lesion repair

Functional description

The GRYPHON BR Anchor with PROKNOT Technology consists of an absorbable TCP/PLGA copolymer anchor pre-loaded with a non-absorbable polyethylene suture on a disposable inserter assembly. The suture consists of a doubled-over strand of #1 Permacord suture with a pre-tied sliding knot; the end of one tail is encased inside the end of the other tail.

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