Overview
Infinity-Lock™ 5 mm Tape is a synthetic tape for repair and reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) of the knee, including MCL injuries that accompany an ACL injury. It can be used alone, alongside repair of the native ligament, or as a brace line in parallel with a tendon graft. Used alone, it avoids harvesting an autograft and preserves the hamstring tendons for ACL or other graft procedures.
The implant is constructed of multifilament high-tenacity polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) fibre, giving a soft, flexible structure with high strength. Corded ends assist handling and passage through bone tunnels, and the open-weave flat central tape allows native tissue to integrate into the device.
Features
- Can be used alongside repair of the native ligament or with a graft.
- The open-weave tape can be sutured to the native ligament or graft to provide closer protection if desired.
- Repair methods can include the deep insertion as well as the superficial insertion, to address rotational stability of the knee; reports describe variations of the technique.
- Repair with the tape alone avoids the morbidity associated with harvesting an autograft.
Indications
Infinity-Lock Tapes are indicated for patients requiring soft tissue approximation and reconstruction of ligaments and tendons.
They are single-use devices intended for tissue approximation in orthopaedic procedures, including reconstruction of damaged or torn ligaments or tendons, according to the surgeon's own preferred technique and at their discretion.
Indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions are listed in the instructions for use (IFU).
How it works
Stand-alone (no graft)
Step 1. Carry out any repair of the native ligament first.
Step 2. Undo the preformed loop on the Infinity-Lock 5mm tape.
Step 3. Fix one end of the tape at the superficial (distal) insertion with an interference screw. A staple can be used instead, if there is a risk of clashing bone tunnels.
Step 4. Drill a tunnel at the origin of the MCL, at the femoral medial epicondyle. Pass the corded tape end through the tunnel.
Step 5. Tension the tape with the knee flexed at 30 degrees and neutral rotation and fix with an interference screw.
Step 6. Suturing the Infinity-Lock 5 mm tape to the native MCL along the entire construct may be done for reinforcement.
Combined with graft as a brace line
Step 1. Fix both the graft and tape in parallel in the tibial and femoral tunnels described above.
Step 2. An all-suture anchor may be placed 1 cm distal to the joint line and the limbs passed through the graft and the Infinity-Lock tape and tied to recreate the deep MCL insertion site.
Step 3. Suture of the Infinity-Lock 5 mm tape to the graft using Vicryl suture along the entire construct may be done for reinforcement.
Sizes and ordering
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Infinity-Lock™ Tape (supplied sterile)1 item
| Ref. | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 102-1098 | 5 mm | 400 mm |
Codes and sizes are taken from the manufacturer's marketing literature and may change. For current information, check the Xiros website or the instructions for use before ordering.
MCL/POL Reconstruction with Infinity-Lock™ 5 mm Tape, Surgical Technique Video (Mr Bobby Anand)
MCL/POL Reconstruction using Infinity-Lock™ 5 mm Tape Animation
My experience using synthetics for MCL reconstruction - Mr Bobby Anand
Clinical Outcomes of using Infinity-Lock 5 mm Tape for MCL Reconstruction - Mr Bobby Anand, BOSTA 2024
Product information
Instructions for use
Instructions for use are available in the Xiros IFU library.
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