SwiveLock® Anchor System

The Knotless Surgical Technique for Ligament Reconstruction

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

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Cross section of a Vented BioComposite SwiveLock eight weeks after implantation in a canine model showing bony ingrowth in the vents and center cannulation. Data on file

Implants/Disposables:PEEK Knotless SwiveLock Kit includes: VAR-2323PSLK – PEEK SwiveLock, 5.5 mm x 19.1 mm, closed eyelet, qty. 5 AR-2323PSLC – FiberTape, 2 mm, 54 inches, qty. 6 AR-7237 – Suture Button, 3.5 mm x 11 mm, qty. 5 AR-8920 Suture Passing Wire, Nitinol, 8" AR-1255-08

Instruments:Tap for 5.5 SwiveLock Anchor AR-1927CTBSpade Tip Drill for 5.5 SwiveLock Anchor AR-1927DCannulated Drill, 2.5 mm AR-1530C-25Guide Wire, .041, qty. 4 AR-1530K

Banana Knife VAR-5001Hook Knife VAR-5003Push Knife VAR-5005Handle for Knives VAR-5020

ORDERING INFORMATION

Knotless SwiveLock Anchors and FiberTape® Provide our Strongest and Lowest Profile Constructs:• Strong, Knotless Constructs• PEEK Anchor Material – PEEK (polyetheretherketone) is an inert, nonabsorbable, thermoplastic material• Vented Anchor Bodies – Promotes bone marrow flow and allows for bony ingrowth – Canine pilot study shows evidence of bony ingrowth at eight weeks• FiberTape Suture – High strength – More resistant to tissue cut-through than round sutures – Large footprint

PEEK SwiveLock 5.5 mmAR-2323PSLC

Spade Tip Drill for 5.5 mmSwiveLock AnchorAR-1927D

Tap for 5.5 mmSwiveLock AnchorAR-1927CTB

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This description of technique is provided as an educational tool and clinical aid to assist properly licensed medical professionals in the usage of specific Arthrex Vet Systems products. As part of this professional usage, the medical professional must use

their professional judgment in making any final determinations in product usage and technique. In doing so, the medical professional should rely on their own training and experience and should conduct

a thorough review of pertinent medical literature and the product’s Directions For Use.

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Spade Tip Drill for 5.5 mmSwiveLock AnchorAR-1927D

Tap for 5.5 mmSwiveLock AnchorAR-1927CTB