Wright Medical Technology GRAVITY Surgical Technique

GRAVITY

Titanium Suture Anchor System

SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

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Contents

Chapter 1 3

Chapter 2 4

Chapter 3 5

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Introduction

Intended Use

Surgical Technique

Explant Information

Postoperative Care

Ordering Information

Proper surgical procedures and techniques are the responsibility of the medical professional. The following
guidelines are furnished for information purposes only as techniques used by the design surgeons. Each
surgeon must evaluate the appropriateness of the procedures based on his or her personal medical
training and experience. Prior to use of the system, the surgeon should refer to the product package
insert for complete warnings, precautions, indications, contraindications and adverse eects. Package
inserts are also available by contacting Wright Medical Technology, Inc. Contact information can be
found on the back of this surgical technique, and the package insert is available at www.wmt.com.

Please contact your local Wright representative for product availability.

Headline

Introduction

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Headline

GRAVITY® Titanium Suture Anchors are designed to provide optimal stability,
while reducing the number of steps required for implantation. All anchors
feature an internal square drive and suture eyelet, allowing for pre-loaded
suture that is protected during insertion. GRAVITY® Titanium Suture Anchors
are available in 2.7, 3.5, and 5.5mm diameters. GRAVITY® Titanium Suture
Anchors may be used to address a variety of applications that span the
forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot.

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System Benefits

» High-strength Force Fiber® surgical suture maximizes construct stability

» Fully-threaded titanium anchor design increases pull-out strength

» Aggressive, self-tapping cutting flutes ease anchor insertion

» Silicone-Free Force Fiber® suture features a low-profile design, minimizing

soft-tissue irritation by reducing knot size and allowing for contiguous
placement of multiple knots*

» Suture organization helps save time and streamlines the procedure

» Pre-loaded anchor design eliminates the need for intraoperatively threading

suture through the anchor eyelet or needle, reducing the number of
procedural steps

Modular handle design allows for organized
suture & needle deployment.

Silicone-free Force Fiber® braid configuration
enhances suture strength and handling
characteristics.

*Force Fiber® is a registered tradmark of Teleflex
* Data on file at Teleflex

Chapter 1 Description of ChapterChapter 1 Introduction

Self-tapping and self-drilling
cutting flutes ease anchor insertion.

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