Self-Locking Anchor helps treat shoulder instability.October 20, 2006 -
KINSA(TM) Suture Anchor provides secure and consistent method of repairing instability of shoulder. Designed with self-locking, sliding knot encased inside anchor, product enables surgeon to position anchor in optimal position without having to worry about where knots will lie, allowing surgeon to create more consistent tissue attachment.
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Original Press release
Smith & Nephew Dyonics, Inc.
160 Dascomb Rd.
Andover, MA, 01810
USA
Smith & Nephew's New Self-Locking Anchor Makes Arthroscopic Shoulder Repair Less Complicated, More Consistent
Unique sliding knot encased in the KINSA(TM) Suture Anchor provides clean fixation
ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 5 -- Smith & Nephew's (NYSE:SNN) Endoscopy division today announced the release of the KINSA(TM) Suture Anchor, which provides a fast, secure and consistent method of repairing instability of the shoulder.
Shoulder instability results when the ligaments of the shoulder become stretched or, after injury, become pulled away from the bone. As a result, the shoulder can easily slip out of joint. Traditionally, surgeons tighten the ligament using suture that has been anchored to bone in the shoulder capsule.
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy's KINSA Suture Anchor is designed with a self-locking, sliding knot encased inside the anchor. This enables the surgeon to position the anchor in the best possible position without having to worry about where the knots will lie. At times, stacks of knots that secure the repair can create irritation within the joint after surgery, or can loosen, resulting in a release of the tension required for the best possible repair.
"The KINSA anchor represents the next evolutionary step in suture anchor technology," said Dr. Evan Lederman, of The Orthopedic Clinic Association of Phoenix. "This device will broaden the opportunities for more surgeons to master arthroscopic surgical repairs by eliminating the need for knot tying and allowing fine tuning of the repair after suture anchor placement."
Lederman explained that the KINSA Suture Anchor allows the surgeon to create a more consistent tissue attachment. The fixation can be adjusted simply by pulling the suture, not by sinking the anchor deeper into the bone, as required with competing devices for treating instability.
According to industry statistics, surgeons performed nearly 880,000 arthroscopic shoulder procedures in the United States in 2004. By 2010, that number is expected to increase by 20 percent.
"We believe the KINSA Suture Anchor represents a breakthrough in the treatment of instability repair," said Joseph Darling, vice president, marketing for Smith & Nephew Endoscopy. "This device provides surgeons and their patients a secure repair without the potential irritation of suture knots within the joint. We will be applying this technology to future products and techniques for arthroscopic repair."
About Smith & Nephew:
Smith & Nephew (NYSE:SNN)(NYSE:LSE:)(NYSE:SN) (http://www.smith-nephew.com/) is a global medical technology business, specializing in Endoscopy, Orthopaedic Reconstruction, Orthopaedic Trauma and Advanced Wound Management products. Smith & Nephew ranks as the global leader in arthroscopy and one of the world's leaders in advanced wound management and is one of the fastest growing orthopaedics companies in the world.
Smith & Nephew is dedicated to helping improve people's lives. The company prides itself on the strength of its relationships with its surgeon and professional healthcare customers, with whom its name is synonymous with the highest standards of performance, innovation and trust. The company has more than 8,500 employees and operates in 33 countries around the world and generated sales of over $2.6 billion.
Contact:
Joe Metzger
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy
978-749-1330
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