Evaluation of a Suture Seat, a Biodegradable Suture Fastener, to Eliminate Knot-Tying in Arthroscopic Rotator

Cuff Repair

by Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens, and Timothy J. Gray

J Bone Joint Surg AmVolume 85(suppl 4):147-152

November 1, 2003

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Unity Ultrasonic Fixation System.

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Fixation Seats.

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Fixation Seat model.

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Welded Fixation Seat (left) and knotted suture loop samples (Tennessee slider [center] and Duncan loop [right]).

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Mechanical testing apparatus.

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Placement of the Fixation Seat on the hand-piece.

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Loading suture through the Fixation Seat.

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Locating the Fixation Seat for welding.

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Removal of the Fixation Seat from the hand-piece after welding.

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Trimming extra suture leads.

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Fixation Seat after welding.

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Two implanted Fixation Seats.

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