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Technical Pearls for Scorpion™ Suture Passer

The Scorpion side loading suture passer is intended to pass number two FiberWire suture through soft tissue. The suture is loaded into the Scorpion by pulling the suture to the back of the groove, leaving a short 1 to 2 inch tail. A passport cannula is recommended for passing with a Scorpion due to its flexibility and low profile design. The Scorpion should be introduced parallel to the rotator cuff, and it's recommended to pass point the instrument over the tendon to reduce tension in the passing sutures. Position the Scorpion on the tissue and slowly squeeze the instrument with the palm of your hand to advance the needle and suture. Do not apply excessive force to the Scorpion. If the needle does not pass, simply reposition the Scorpion on the tissue. Be careful not to advance the needle into the acromion and rotate the instrument away from the bone to prevent damaging the needle. After the suture is passed, retract the Scorpion with the captured suture out the cannula. Pull the suture and squeeze the instrument to advance the needle and release the suture from the device.

Technical Pearls for Scorpion™ Suture Passer

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