FDA expand approval for Healicoil PK (Smith&Nephew) for Joint Repairs - 27-Sep-2012

Smith & Nephew has received FDA clearance to expand the indications within the hip for its Healicoil PK suture anchor and Osteoraptor suture anchor. Indications for the Healicoil PK Suture Anchor have been expanded to include abductor repair while those for the Osteoraptor Suture Anchor now include labral reconstruction. Healicoil PK suture anchor differs from conventional solid-core implants by eliminating the inner diameter material. This allows for the bone to interdigitate within the anchor thread profile, providing excellent fixation security. Even with a reduced volume of material, this anchor provides a superior level of biomechanical performance.