Soft-tissue anchor, non-bioabsorbable

Intended purpose

A device designed to be implanted into bone for the attachment and repair of soft tissues. It is typically used in shoulder and some lower-limb operations, and functions as an alternative to drilling a hole in bone for passing a suture. This device is available in various designs and sizes and is made of a material that cannot be chemically degraded or absorbed via natural body processes [e.g., titanium (Ti)].