Pitch-Patch
Confidently Treat Massive Rotator Cuff Tears
Repairing massive rotator cuff (RC) tears is challenging, with patients often facing high re-tear rates. The Pitch-Patch system is designed to reinforce surgical repairs, providing additional support when soft tissue is weak or repairs are incomplete.
Clinical studies demonstrate that Pitch-Patch delivers reliable long-term outcomes, with low re-tear rates sustained over five years. Surgeons can operate with greater confidence, knowing they are supported by proven reinforcement technology.
Benefits
Low re-tear rate
14% in massive cuff tears, over 5-year follow-up1,2. This is substantially below the published levels for cuff repair without augmentation or with bioresorbable patches, reported up to 94%3.
Strong
Very high strength of 355 N when fully sutured along the medial and lateral edges
Sustained improvement
Function and pain reduction scores improved over at least five years postoperatively2.
Flexible
Suitable for arthroscopic or open technique:
Long shelf life, no special storage or pre-operative preparation.
Anatomical design in two sizes for varying patient anatomy and tear size.
Intra-operative decision on whether reinforcement is needed.
Even for poor tissue quality
Indicated for patients where either the rotator cuff tear cannot be completely repaired using normal methods and/or the quality of the soft tissue is poor.
Tissue integration
The device structure allows a natural body response whereby native tissue integrates into the device.
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