Warsaw, Ind.-based Biomet Sports Medicine has launched its JuggerKnotless Soft Anchor device in the U.S. The all-suture, knotless system is indicated for labral repair surgery in the shoulder.

According to the company, a subsidiary of Biomet, all-suture anchor technology eliminates the use of a hard implant, which can fracture and cause loose particles in the joint, instead allowing surgeons to secure soft tissue and control the tension of the construct without using surgical knots. It also features a small, 2.1 mm drill hole that preserves bone and allows greater flexibility in anchor placement.

The JuggerKnotless received 510(k) clearance in March 2013, and the company is expecting a CE Mark soon, Bill Kolter, vice president of Biomet, told Device Daily Bulletin. The device joins Biomet Sports’ existing platform of JuggerKnot Soft Anchor all-suture implants, which are indicated to repair and reconstruct hands, wrists, feet and ankles. — Kellen Owings

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