Volume XXXVI, Issue 2 | May 8, 2022
Shoulder & Elbow
Product Launch
Knotless TensionTight™ Button Implant System
The TensionTight button allows surgeons to perform a knotless onlay biceps tenodesis, using either an arthroscopic suprapectoral or open subpectoral approach. A locking jaw in the button lets the suture slide easily in one direction to reduce the tendon but lock in the opposite direction to secure the tendon against the humerus. The #5 FiberLink™ suture, specifically designed to work with the TensionTight button, is secured to the biceps tendon with a Loop ‘N’ Tack™ stitch.  

Key Features & Benefits
  • Locking jaw in the button allows for a knotless biceps tenodesis
  • Using a Loop ‘N’ Tack stitch enables allarthroscopic suprapec onlay tenodesis
  • Button and suture combination provide an ultimate load of 225 N with <1 mm of displacement
Updated Resources
Crossover Corner | Biologics
Operational Updates
Knee & Hip
Product Launch
ACL Repair TightRope® Implant - Full Launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ACL Repair TightRope® implant, the first knotless, tensionable system designed for ACL primary repair. This new implant allows precise, incremental repair tensioning as well as retensioning. Additionally, the new FiberRing™ suture allows for simplified and reproducible suture passing and implant loading.

Key Features & Benefits
  • The ACL Repair TightRope implant comes preassembled with a FiberTape® suture to facilitate an InternalBrace™ technique
  • The technique uses innovative FiberRing sutures to make suturing the ligament simple and reproducible
  • FiberRing sutures are available in 25 mm, 35 mm, 45 mm, and 55 mm lengths to accommodate various stitching techniques and placement of multiple passes
Product Launch: Meniscal Root Marking Hook
Distal Extremities & Trauma
Featured Product
Proximal Humeral Plating System
Arthrex has a comprehensive solution to proximal humeral fracture fixation. With three distinct offerings for all types of fracture patterns, a field representative can now solve any problem associated with the upper extremity from cuff repair to fracture.

ALPHA Plate - Anatomic-specific curvature allows for deltoid-sparing approach
  • Sits 1.0 cm to 1.5 cm distal to the greater tuberosity
  • Converging screw pattern helps to increase screw length into subchondral bone
  • Secondary curvature of plate facilitates viewing of screw holes distally through deltopectoral incision site

95° Plate - Designed to buttress greater tuberosity
  • Sits 0.5 cm to 1.0 cm distal to greater tuberosity
  • Divergent screws angled at a flatter degree to avoid superior cutout
  • Double calcar screw cluster resists post-op varus deformity

130° Plate - Limited-contact plate to decrease vascular trauma to bone
  • Sits 1.5 cm to 2.0 cm distal to greater tuberosity
  • Increased angle of screw trajectory to avoid subacromial impingement
  • Divergent screw pattern helps better reconstruct articular surface of humeral head
New Product & Technique Highlights Brochures!
Crossover Corner | Biologics
Arthroplasty
Featured Product
Next Generation VIP Web Portal
In January, Arthrex released the newest generation of our VIP Pre-operative Planning Software, with a number of exciting new updates. This new launch will allow VIP to continue to improve and offer great innovation to leave our competition behind, along with removing frustrating bugs from the old version.

Key Updates
  • Full functionality on any web browser
  • Functional case planning on tablets
  • Case date management on phones
  • Significant facelift with full screen planning window, dark mode, and smoother overall function
  • Improvements on measuring and angle measuring features
  • New data features demonstrate center of rotation changes when planning a reverse
  • New data features show native subluxation measures (how far is humeral head sitting off axis with Glenoid)
Check out the new Shoulder Arthroplasty landing page!
Biologics
Featured Product
AutoPose™ System for Adipose Tissue Harvesting
The AutoPose system provides guided harvesting and rapid processing of adipose tissue to deliver micro- fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT). The resulting preparation offers cushioning and support to facilitate natural healing of damaged or injured tissue. The AutoPose system is ideal for orthopedic medical practitioners who wish to augment their patient care by applying resized adipose tissue at the site of treatment.

System Components
  • AutoPose Restore syringe
  • AutoPose Access vacuum chamber
  • AutoPose infiltration kit
  • AutoPose syringe stand
The Arthrex Biologics Team recently launched a new educational Webinar Series called BioU, and AutoPose is the first product featured! The 101 session was on April 27th (click here to watch if you missed it) -- be on the lookout for the 201 session coming up next!
Highlighted Resources
Imaging & Resection
Product Launch
Synergy Matrix Core
Meet the latest innovation in the Synergy Integration product line
Designed to meet the needs of cost-conscious facilities, the Synergy Matrix Core system's in-room 4K OR integration platform expands upon the success of the Synergy Matrix integration system by including the same Synergy Matrix controller touch panel with a simplified user interface. Featuring an all-in-one switch assembly installed in each OR, the Synergy Matrix Core system allows for true 4K video and audio routing without cable pulls and operates completely independent of the facility’s network.
 
Key Features & Benefits
  • Intuitive user interface available on a Synergy Matrix controller touchscreen in every integrated OR
  • Programmable room presets for quick routing and configuration of room video and audio sources to destinations
  • On-demand remote support allows integrated rooms to be serviced, greatly reducing the need for an onsite service technician thus saving time and money
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