SPORTS MEDICINE
Q-FIX◊ All-Suture Anchor with Needles
Building on our established technology with integrated needles, pre-loaded with proprietary suture solutions to facilitate medial and lateral ankle instability repair
Step forward in ankle instability
To expand surgeons’ fixation options in joint reconstruction, Q-FIX with Needles is the next evolution in our Q-FIX Anchor Family. Featuring integrated needles for open procedures, which combine with the system’s deployment consistency*1,2 and strength.**3
- Radially expanding all-suture implant design, considered to offer less bone removal4,5 and easier revision procedures5,6 than solid-body anchors
- Designed for reproducible implant performance with active, consistent deployment
- Used with the universal extremities guide to assist bone drilling and anchor insertion
- Available loaded with MINITAPE◊ Suture in a two-needle configuration or #0 Suture in a four-needle configuration
Q-FIX with Needles is a core technology in our ULTRABRACE◊ Adjustable Ankle Instability Technique and a step forward in ankle instability repair.
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*As demonstrated in benchtop testing.
**As demonstrated in bench-top testing, compared to Arthrex DX FiberTak™, p<0.001.
For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.
Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.
**As demonstrated in bench-top testing, compared to Arthrex DX FiberTak™, p<0.001.
For detailed product information, including indications for use, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please consult the product’s applicable Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to use.
Products may not be available in all markets because product availability is subject to the regulatory and/or medical practices in individual markets. Please contact your Smith+Nephew representative or distributor if you have questions about the availability of Smith+Nephew products in your area.
Citations
- Smith+Nephew 2023. Internal Report. 15012313 Rev A.
- Smith+Nephew 2023. Internal Report. 15012288 Rev A
- Smith+Nephew 2023. Internal Report. 10093596 Rev A.
- Cho CH, et al. Clin Orthop Surg. 2021;13(3):287-292.
- Pereira H, et al. Arthrosc Tech. 2016;5(1):e99-e107.
- Erickson J, et al. Orthop J Sports Med. 2017;5(7):2325967117717010.
- Smith+Nephew 2016. Internal Report. 15005268. Rev A.
- Smith+Nephew 2013. Internal Report. 15001847. Rev A.