FOOTPRINT Ultra and TWINFIX^◊ Ultra Suture Anchor

 A lateral row solution for your rotator cuff repair from Smith & Nephew

Available in two sizes, 4.5 and 5.5, the FOOTPRINT Ultra PK anchor is intended for use in the lateral row in double row suture bridging techniques.

• Uniquely designed, inner plug adjustability means more precise fixation and suture tensioning of final repair

• Reduced suture slippage means less gap formation and rotator cuff displacement¹

• Exclusive tap-in anchor design with offset barbed geometry threads means strong pullout and easy insertion.¹

A two anchor solution for one precisely controlled solution

FOOTPRINT Ultra and TWINFIX^◊ Ultra Suture Anchors
Reduce Cuff Displacement and Suture Slippage with a customizable repair By combining the individual strengths of each anchor product into one solution we’ve created a customizable repair that facilitates complete rotator cuff footprint control. Strong pullout strength in the medial row with suture security and the ability to tension in the lateral row means a solution that can help reduce cuff displacement and suture slippage.²  

1 Akao, M., Aoki, H. and Kato, K., Mechanical properties of sintered hydroxyapatite for prosthetic applications. Journal of Material Science: 16, 809-812, (1981).

2 Data on file at Smith & Nephew. ITR-3679, 2008