SwiveLock® Instability Technique

The SwiveLock® is a knotless suture anchor designed for arthroscopic glenohumeral joint instability repair. It is sized and used similarly as the 2.9 mm PushLock®, except that the threaded and vented anchor body "twists-in" instead of "taps-in". The anchor provides the ability to independently pass the suture through a desired amount of tissue prior to anchor implantation. This feature allows the surgeon to properly capture the amount of capsule or labrum required for the pathology being treated. The surgeon can visualize and adjust tissue tension prior to final implant installation. The anchor is twisted into its final position and the sutures are cut flush.

The body of the anchor is available in a BioComposite material that combines PLLA with ß-TCP, or a nonabsorbable thermoplastic material, polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Both are strong, revisable and radiolucent implants. Both versions use a PEEK eyelet for superior strength during insertion to allow firm tissue tensioning and shifting.

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The SwiveLock® is a knotless suture anchor designed for arthroscopic glenohumeral joint instability repair. It is sized and used similarly as the 2.9 mm PushLock®, except that the threaded and vented anchor body "twists-in" instead of "taps-in". The anchor provides the ability to independently pass the suture through a desired amount of tissue prior to anchor implantation. This feature allows the surgeon to properly capture the amount of capsule or labrum required for the pathology being treated. The surgeon can visualize and adjust tissue tension prior to final implant installation. The anchor is twisted into its final position and the sutures are cut flush.

The body of the anchor is available in a BioComposite material that combines PLLA with ß-TCP, or a nonabsorbable thermoplastic material, polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Both are strong, revisable and radiolucent implants. Both versions use a PEEK eyelet for superior strength during insertion to allow firm tissue tensioning and shifting.

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Surgical Technique Videos (1)

Knotless Instability Repair using the PushLock®, SwiveLock® & LabralTape™
Knotless Instability Repair using the PushLock®, SwiveLock® & LabralTape™
Kyle Anderson, MD
10:16 | English | 02/24/2014 | VID1-00061-EN A

Surgical Technique Animations (1)

3.5 mm Labral SwiveLock with FiberStick
3.5 mm Labral SwiveLock with FiberStick
00:52 | English | 03/04/2011 | AN1-000431-en-US A

Surgical Technique Guides (2)


Case Presentation Videos (1)

Revision Posterior Labral Instability: Knotted to Knotless
Revision Posterior Labral Instability: Knotted to Knotless
Matthew T. Provencher, MD
04:50 | English | 10/05/2017 | VPT1-00778-EN A

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Presentation Videos (6)

Anterior Instability and SLAP Repair: Current Concepts
Anterior Instability and SLAP Repair: Current Concepts
Kyle Anderson, MD
08:53 | English | 09/16/2014 | VPT1-00279-EN A
My Approach to Superior Labral Tears
My Approach to Superior Labral Tears
Neal ElAttrache, MD
21:34 | English | 07/23/2014 | VPT1-00113-EN A
Knot Tying Studies
Knot Tying Studies
Bryan Hanypsiak, MD
14:16 | English | 03/22/2013 | VPT1-0001-EN A
Case Presentation: What Your Knots Are Doing To The Rotator Cuff
Case Presentation: What Your Knots Are Doing To The Rotator Cuff
Neal ElAttrache, MD
04:56 | English | 02/28/2012 | VPT1-0008-EN A
Double Row Labral Repair: Technique & Indications
Double Row Labral Repair: Technique & Indications
Chris Ahmad, MD
12:13 | English | 02/27/2012 | VPT1-0009-EN A
Managing Glenoid Bone Loss: Bony Bankart Bridge
Managing Glenoid Bone Loss: Bony Bankart Bridge
Peter J. Millett, MD, MS
03:52 | English | 02/27/2012 | VPT1-0011-EN A

Product Demonstrations (1)


Scientific Updates (1)

Knotless Labral Repair Scientific Update
Knotless Labral Repair Scientific Update
English | 07/22/2020 | DOC1-000338-en-US B

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