Capsular Management

SutureCast™ Suture Passer

SutureCast™ Suture Passer

The SutureCast suture passer provides a simplified, single-portal capsular closure technique during hip arthroscopy procedures, with nitinol jaws uniquely designed to release and capture a minimum of 40 mm of suture. The passer features a 2.1 mm outer-diameter tip designed to pierce thick capsular tissue and is available in 45° and 70° curved angles.
The nitinol jaws open horizontally to reduce the risk of hitting the undersurface of the hip capsule, while the passer also features an ergonomic handle that offers tactile feedback when passing suture through the capsule. It is compatible with #2 FiberWire® suture, 1.3 mm SutureTape, and LoopLoc™ knotless implants.

CapsuleStitch™ Suture Passer

CapsuleStitch™ Suture Passer

The CapsuleStitch suture passer arthroscopically passes suture to close the hip capsule through a single portal following hip arthroscopy procedures. Featuring a 2.3 mm outer diameter, the suture passer’s 70° bend is ideal for hip capsular closure. With 45 mm of suture throw and nitinol jaws that extend past the tip of the needle, a surgeon can push the PEEK tubing over the nitinol jaws to capture suture 7 mm from the end of the needle tip. The suture passer is compatible with 1.3 mm SutureTape, #2 FiberWire® suture, and LoopLoc™ knotless implants.

Capsulotomy

Capsulotomy

A capsulotomy is typically made through the iliofemoral ligament once the anterolateral and midanterior portals are established, allowing better access to the hip joint. This is performed with a retractable cannulated knife and/or CapsuleCut™ disposable blade, shavers, and radiofrequency devices.

Hip Joint Access

Hip Joint Access

Under both fluoroscopic and direct visualization, hip joint access can be facilitated using the spinal needles and guide wires included in the Hip Arthroscopy Disposable Kits as well as the instrumentation included in the Hip Arthroscope System Set.

LoopLoc™ Knotless Implant

LoopLoc™ Knotless Implant

Designed to reapproximate hip capsular tissue following a capsulotomy during hip arthroscopy, the LoopLoc knotless implant is an alternative to closing the hip capsule with traditional sutures that require a knot to be tied.
Advantages of the LoopLoc knotless implant:
• Low profile
• Eliminates knot stacks
• Removes variability of knot strength from surgeon to surgeon
• Loaded on a step-by-step suture management card for ease of use

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