Hybrid System
The Hybrid system comprises a set of fixation devices that allow the construction of a “Hybrid Graft” for anatomical reconstruction of a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL).
The Hybrid can be implanted using modern ACL guidewire systems that are utilized for hamstring grafts.
Indications
The Hybrid System is a group of single use implants intended to be used for ACL reconstruction. This reconstruction procedure is particularly suited to the following situations:
- Acute ACL rupture during sport where extended period of post-operative of immobilization is undesirable;
- Patients with single or multiple ligament injuries
Features and benefits
The LK2-H comprises a 10 x 500 mm Poly-Tape and a titanium alloy SurfButton. It therefore provides all the advantages of the Poly-Tape (as described below) while also having several additional structural features intended to facilitate the surgery and improve its outcome:
- the transverse yarns are removed to provide parallel fibres where the Poly-Tape is threaded through the SurfButton. This facilitates a low profile when the button is seated on the lateral femoral cortex;
- the LK2-H can be attached to a closed loop of tendon which allows the reconstruction of the Hybrid graft to occur concurrently with the preparation of the bone tunnels and so minimizes the operating time;
- continuous longitudinal yarns provide a high strength to allow early mobilization.
The Poly-Tape is a flexible textile device, which has the following general advantages:
- it is manufactured from polyester, a biocompatible material that has been in use for the reconstruction of ligaments and tendons for over 25 years;
- the flat, open weave section of the Poly-Tape acts as a scaffold that encourages tissue ingrowth.
The Poly-Tape also has the following advantages over sutures used for fixation of ACL grafts:
- the wide tape does not cut through the graft tissue;
- its mesh structure provides good grip with the staple or Fastlok so reducing slippage past the staple or Fastlok;
- there is a reduced chance of cutting the mesh compared to sutures when impacting the staple or Fastlok.
The Fastlok is made from titanium alloy and consists of a staple and buckle. It has several structural features
intended to facilitate the surgery and improve its outcome:
- the buckle provides a unique triple clamping action to minimize slippage under repeated loading;
- the bridge of the staple is shaped to allow the instrumentation to be securely clamped, so it is easy to implant and remove.
Additional information
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Implant:
102-1010 10 mm x 500 mm Poly-Tape (supplied sterile)
(order 2 for double-tunnel repair)
Optional Femoral Fixation device:
102-1067 LK2-H, 10 mm x 500 mm Poly-Tape with SurfButton
(supplied sterile) (order 2 for double-tunnel repair)
Optional Tibial Fixation device:
102-1380 6 mm x 23 mm Fastlok (supplied sterile)
Fastlok Instrument Set:
202-1137 Impactor/Extractor
202-1118 Sliding Hammer