Innovasive Devices
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Launches Clearfix meniscal screw for use in repairing traumatic tears within the meniscus of the knee through a minimally invasive arthroscopic approach, the firm announces Oct. 13. Cleared via 510(k) in February, the bioabsorbable device will be released abroad in stages throughout late 1998 as various in-country approvals are granted. The patented screw works by compressing the meniscal tear during surgery and biodegrades into the tissue after the site heals