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ZipTightâ„¢ Ankle Fixation System

Low profile, knotless suture fixation systemÌý

It provides a fixation alternative to rigid stainless steel screws for repairing ankle syndesmosis joint disruptions.Ìý

Ziptightâ„¢ Ankle Syndesmosis Surgical Technique
OverviewSystem FeaturesSpecificationsBenefitsEducationVideosAdditional InformationRelated Products

Designed to be resistant to slippage1

ZipLoop®ÌýTechnology isÌýuniquely designedÌýwithÌýa singleÌýstrand of braided polyethylene,Ìýwoven through itself twice in opposite directions. This constructÌýallows 911³Ô¹Ï toÌýproduce innovative products that can vary in length, compression andÌýtension addressing the individual needs of each patient.

Anatomy

  • Ankle
  • Forefoot

Procedures

  • Ankle:ÌýSyndesmosis Repair
  • Forefoot: Bunion Correction

System Features

The ZipTight Fixation System features a smaller version of Biomet Sports Medicine’s easy-to-flip ToggleLoc Fixation device for medial side fixation and a round button for lateral fixation connected by MaxBraid suture. 

Knotless

The fully-adjustable,ÌýknotlessÌýloop allows variable compression and tensionÌýwhich is designedÌýto eliminate irritation caused by prominent knots in soft tissue.ÌýÌýFour strands of #1 MaxBraid suture between two metallic buttons (Titanium or Stainless Steel).

Low-Profile

The low-profileÌýZipLoopÌýTechnologyÌýis designed to helpÌýtoÌýminimize soft tissueÌýirritation.

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ZipLoop Technology

Single strand of suture/rope that is passed through itself in opposite directions.Ìý Through friction and opposing forces,Ìýthe technology is designed to createÌýa bond that gets stronger the more force is applied to it.Ìý The tension used to cinch it is variable.Ìý Ìý

Specifications

Benefits

Variable

  • ÌýAvailable with either titanium or stainless steelÌýbuttons to correspond with surgeon preference.Ìý

Anatomic

  • ÌýThe low-profile, knotless button in minimal soft tissue is designed toÌýallowÌýfor micromotion during healing,Ìýwhich more closely mimics the patient’s true joint mechanics.Ìý

Easy-to-use

  • ÌýMaxBraid sutures are between twoÌýdistinctÌýmetal buttons.ÌýDesigned to beÌýeasy-to-use, theÌý11mm ToggleLoc Fixation device onÌýthe medial side and 6.35mm flat can be flippedÌýaroundÌýtheÌýbutton on lateral size.

Education

Literature

ZipTightâ„¢ Ankle Syndesmosis Surgical Technique

Surgical Approach

Videos

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Syndesmosis Repair - ZipTightâ„¢ and JuggerLocâ„¢ BTB Surgical Demonstration

Additional Information

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