AchilloCordPLUS is a permanent, flexible, densely woven tubular implant, 5 mm in diameter and 800 mm in length, for repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture. Its flat ends are designed for passage through a probe, for placement through soft tissue and bone tunnels.
The repair is performed through six stab incisions and a small posteromedial incision. Distal fixation is through a 3.2 mm bone tunnel in the os calcis and a single pass through the distal tendon; proximal fixation is a figure-of-eight pass through the proximal tendon stump. The implant is knotted at the rupture site and the tendon ends are sutured over the knot, so that it remains buried in the tissue.
Features
- Permanent woven tubular implant, 5 mm x 800 mm, supplied sterile.
- Flat ends for passage through a probe.
- Postoperative protocol without cast immobilisation of the leg, allowing early rehabilitation (see the rehabilitation programme).
- Partial weight bearing and early mobilisation of the leg in the immediate postoperative phase, intended to help retain muscle bulk and strength.
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Indications
The AchilloCordPLUS™ is indicated for patients with acute ruptures of the Achilles tendon, but is particularly suited to patients where an extended period of postoperative immobilisation is undesirable.
Indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions are listed in the instructions for use (IFU).
How it works
Step 1. The technique is performed through six stab incisions and a small posteromedial incision
Step 2. Distal fixation is provided by threading the AchilloCordPLUS through a small (3.2 mm diameter) bone tunnel in the os calcis, followed by a single pass in the distal tendon
Step 3. Proximal fixation is provided by threading the AchilloCordPLUS in a figure of eight through the proximal tendon stump
Step 4. The AchilloCordPLUS is tied with a knot at the site of the rupture. The ends of the tendon are sutured together over the knot, so that the knot remains buried in the tissue
Sizes and ordering
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AchilloCordPLUS™ System2 items
| Ref. | Description |
|---|---|
| 102-1142 | AchilloCordPLUS™ System Implant Set: AchilloCordPLUS 5 mm x 800 mm, rigid probe and 3.2 mm drill bit (supplied sterile) |
| 202-3023 | Rigid probe with eye, stainless steel, 20 cm (supplied sterile) |
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.
AchilloCordPLUS™ Surgical Technique Animation
AchilloCordPLUS™ Surgical Technique Live Footage
AchilloCordPLUS System In Situ Animation
Product information
Indications
The AchilloCordPLUS™ is indicated for patients with acute ruptures of the Achilles tendon, but is particularly suited to patients where an extended period of postoperative immobilisation is undesirable.
Instructions for use
Instructions for use are available in the Xiros IFU library.
What does the AchilloCordPLUS System implant set include?
AchilloCordPLUS System Implant Set, includes:
AchilloCordPLUS, 5 mm x 800 mm (supplied sterile)
Packaged with the following disposables:
Rigid Probe with eye, stainless steel, 20 cm (supplied sterile)
Drill Bit, plain shank to fit Jacobs Chuck, 3.2 mm diameter (supplied sterile)
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