Meniscal Repair System
The system is designed tighten and cut excess suture in sequential gestures using only one hand.
The quality of the molded parts, the laser cut parts, the molded implants and the meticulous assembly ensures that each instrument will perform flawlessly and consistently every time.
Versafix comes loaded with two implants which are sent vertically or horizontally to either side of the meniscus.
Increased Reliability & Enhanced Accessibility in Meniscal Repair
Features
SOLID Peek Implant
Solid peek implants have no weak point and ensure strong fixation while keeping meniscal damage from insertion to a minimum.
UHMWPE Suture
Blue co-braid USP 2-0 UHMWPE suture helps user identify suture while providing strength needed for secure fixation.
Depth Setter
Adjustable depth setter permits optimal placement of implants. Fully retracted needle rests within blunt plastic sheath obviating need for cannula.
Audible Feedback
Audible "click" confirmation of implant deployment.
360 Hold
Ergonomic Handle
Laser Cut Needle
Low proflle laser cut needle reduces damage to the meniscus upon insertion. Flexible needles available with 12 and 18 curves. User may bend needles further for easier access to anterior lesions. Improvement of needle design avoids misfires of implant, common in competitive designs.
The meniscus provides load transmission, shock absorption, joint stability, lubrication and plays a critical role in cartilage nutrition and neuromuscular proprioception. The meniscus contributes to optimal knee joint function.
Clinical studies show that even partial meniscectomy can cause early joint chondrosis and has been shown to cause arthritis. As a result, repair of red/white meniscal tears is now standard care. The all inside arthroscopic suture-based technique has addressed many of the limitations of the inside-out and outside-in techniques.
The technique based entirely on inside stitching has gained popularity due to the following advantages: Repair can be done safely without a posterior incision. The technique provides easy access to tears in the posterior and middle third of the meniscus. Repair can be done without a trained assistant.
The technique allows placement of vertical or horizontal matrix sutures on the femoral or tibial surface of the meniscus. These advantages allow for minimally invasive meniscal repair, resulting in less postoperative pain and morbidlty for patients.
