Y-Knot Flex: All-Suture Anchor for Optimal Fixation
The Y-Knot Flex by ConMed revolutionizes surgical fixation with advanced technology that significantly reduces bone removal while ensuring robust soft tissue attachment. Designed for arthroscopic procedures, it is part of ConMed’s shoulder restoration system and stands out for its minimal footprint, adaptive flexibility, and unparalleled strength.
The primary advantage of the Y-Knot Flex is its ability to reduce bone removal by 80% compared to 3.0 mm press-fit anchors. This presents a major benefit, particularly in cases where bone surface is limited or when revision surgery may be needed. This approach preserves bone integrity while allowing for more precise and closely spaced fixation points, enhancing repair durability.
The Y-Knot Flex is designed with 360° FormFit™ fixation technology, which ensures lateral expansion while contracting vertically upon deployment. This feature guarantees a solid anchor in the bone with minimal footprint. Available in two versions - 1.3 mm with a single suture and 1.8 mm with a double suture - the Y-Knot Flex adapts to different surgical needs.
One of the key benefits of the Y-Knot Flex is its ability to provide 55% greater fixation strength compared to conventional press-fit anchors while reducing deformation under cyclic loading by 30%. These superior performance characteristics make it an ideal choice for surgeons seeking a reliable and long-lasting solution.
In terms of instrumentation, ConMed has developed ultra-thin, flexible drill guides that provide optimized access to repair sites. The use of a minimally invasive percutaneous approach limits skin incision and preserves adjacent tissues. Additionally, the instrumentation includes curved guides that facilitate precise anchor placement in complex areas such as posterior SLAP repairs and inferior Bankart repairs.
The Hi-Fi® sutures included with the Y-Knot Flex offer exceptional strength while being less abrasive to soft tissues and the surgeon’s hands. Additionally, a color-coded system allows for quick identification of anchor size: black for 1.3 mm and white for 1.8 mm.
The Y-Knot Flex by ConMed is a next-generation all-suture anchor that combines strength, precision, and minimal invasiveness. It meets the demands of orthopedic surgeons by providing a flexible and reliable solution for soft tissue repairs.
