ArthroCare's SpeedFix anchor cleared by FDA
This article was originally published in Clinica
The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for ArthroCare's SpeedFix suture anchor system. The device, a push-in anchor made of polyether-etherketone (PEEK), is intended for the repair of tears in the labrum, a tissue rim that helps stabilise the shoulder joint. SpeedFix ensures that tissues are securely attached to the glenoid, which forms the "socket" part of the joint. Austin, Texas-based arthrocare already markets a broad line of suture anchors and suture passing technology, including FirstPass.