Knotless Syndesmosis Implant System
- Low-profile knotless suture fixation system with proprietary BightForce™ suture
- Alternative to rigid screw fixation allowing slight micromotion mimicking the patient’s biomechanics during the healing process
- Delivered in sterile, single-use kit
The HERCULES® Syndesmosis Implant System is intended to provide fixation during the healing process following a syndesmotic trauma such as fixation of syndesmosis (syndesmosis disruptions) in connection with Weber B and C ankle fractures and as an adjunct in external and intramedullary fixation systems. The HERCULES® Syndesmosis Implant System is also intended to provide fixation during healing process after joint reconstruction in the midfoot and forefoot including correction of hallux valgus deformity.
HERCULES® Knotless Syndesmosis Implant System
Device Description
The HERCULES® Syndesmosis Implant System is a sterile, single-use device intended to stabilize syndesmotic trauma of the ankle. The subject system consists of UHMWPE suture tensioned between two low profile titanium alloy buttons and is designed to complement plate fixation or to allow use as a stand-alone device.
Implants and Instruments are provided sterile packaged. Other standard orthopedic operating instrumentation may be required to perform the procedures.
Procedure
HERCULES® Syndesmosis Implant System Kit
