Distal Biceps Repair AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System

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Overview: The document provides a detailed surgical technique guide for the AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System, specifically for distal biceps repair. The system is designed for both proximal biceps tenodesis and distal biceps repair using a titanium button for fixation.

Surgical Procedure:

Step 1: Identify and debride the distal biceps tendon.
Step 2: Whipstitch the tendon with the included suture loop and measure using a graft sizing block.
Step 3: Drill a bicortical hole on the radial tuberosity using a 1.5 K-Wire.
Step 4: Thread the suture limbs through the ActiFlip button to create a double pulley.
Step 5: Drill a unicortical tunnel over the K-Wire corresponding to the tendon size.
Step 6: Drill a bicortical tunnel using the 3.5mm ActiFlip SB Drill Bit over the K-Wire.
Step 7: Pull the suture limbs to position the tendon in the bone tunnel.
Step 8: Insert the ActiFlip SB button bicortically and release it from the inserter.
Step 9: Pass one suture limb through the tendon and tie knots for fixation.
Step 10: Confirm the repair is complete.

Features & Benefits:

The AcTiFlip system offers robust and reliable button insertion with a retractable finger for reloading if necessary.

Instrumentation:

Various cannulated reamers are available, ranging from 3.5mm to 9.0mm in diameter, with options for sterile single-use and unsterile reusable tools.
A graft sizing block is also provided for accurate measurement.

Company Information: Parcus Medical, now part of Anika, is the manufacturer of the AcTiFlip system, located in Sarasota, FL.

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Distal Biceps Repair AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System Surgical Technique Guide

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Distal Biceps Repair Surgical Technique AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System Identify the distal biceps tendon and debride any compromised tissue. Thread the whiptstitch suture limbs through the center holes of the ActiFlip button, creating a double pulley. The button should slide freely on the suture. Whipstitch the tendon using the included suture loop. Measure the tendon using a graft sizing block. Utilizing a 1.5 K-Wire, drill a bicortical hole on the radial tuberosity.

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Distal Biceps Repair Surgical Technique AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System Drill a unicortical tunnel corresponding to the tendon size over the K-Wire. Insert the ActiFlip SB button bicortically utilizing the ActiFlip inserter. Apply light tension to the free sutures and press the button on the handle to release the implant from the insertion instrument. Pull tension on the sutures to ensure the implant is properly fixated in position. Drill a bicortical tunnel utilizing the 3.5mm ActiFlip SB Drill Bit over the K-Wire. Pull on the suture limbs until the tendon has reached the desired location...

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Distal Biceps Repair Surgical Technique AcTiFlip SB Biceps Tenodesis System Pass one suture limb through the tendon and tie knots to complete fixation. Repair complete.

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Biceps Tenodesis System AcTiFLip is a button fixation system recommended for proximal biceps tenodesis and distal biceps repair. The titanium AcTiFLip button is designed for unicortical and bicortical techniques. AcTiFLip Inserter• Robust and reliable insertion of the buttonRetractable finger• Ability to reload the button if needed AcTiFlip Parcus Medical has joined Anika 6423 Parkland Dr, Sarasota, FL 1-941-755-7965 • www.parcusmedicat.com [email protected] Parcus is a registered trademark of Parcus Medical, LLC.

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