Inion biodegradable meniscus screw:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Finnish firm Inion has received US FDA 510(k) clearance for its biodegradable Trinion meniscus screw for use in knee cartilage repair. The product is based on the Tampere firm's Optima family of biomaterials, made by blending rigid and elastic polymer components to create implants with the most appropriate strength, malleability and degradation profiles to meet their specific clinical requirements. The screw also includes a dual thread screw for optimal fixation with a headless design to allow complete insertion into the meniscus to avoid chondral lesion development. The product will be distributed in the US by Pompano Beach, Florida-based Lifeline Biotechnologies.