Extensor Mechanism
Reinforcement
with 30 mm Poly-Tape

For Soft Tissue Reinforcement

Reinforcement with Poly-Tape offers a simple solution using “off-the-shelf” components that allow early mobilization for rehabilitation. It is a well-tried technique, with several published clinical studies all showing good functional outcome. 

  • Excellent intrinsic strength and allows early mobilization

  • Flat low-profile

  • No Donor Site Morbidity

  • Long shelf-life

Indications

The Poly-Tape Soft Tissue Reinforcement Device is a single-use device intended for reinforcement of soft tissues that are repaired by suture or other fixation devices during tendon and ligament repair surgery including reinforcement of rotator cuff, patellar, Achilles, biceps, quadriceps tendon, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, spring ligament, deltoid ligament, ulnar collateral ligament or other tendons or extra-articular ligaments. 

The Poly-Tape Soft Tissue Reinforcement Devices are not intended to replace normal body structure or provide the full mechanical strength to support the rotator cuff, patellar, Achilles, biceps, quadriceps tendon, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, spring ligament, deltoid ligament, ulnar collateral ligament or other tendons or extra-articular ligaments. Sutures, used to repair the tear, and sutures or other fixation devices, used to attach the tissue to the bone, provide mechanical strength for the repair. 

How Does It Work?

Poly-Tapes are non-absorbable, sterile, polyester (polyethylene terephthalate) tapes. They are prepared from fibers of high-molecular-weight, long-chain, linear polyesters having recurrent aromatic rings as an integral component. Poly-Tape is manufactured with an open-weave construct which integrates well with a patient’s tissue. The open weave will retain its shape and resist elongation in either longitudinal or latitudinal directions. 

Find the technique animations for the Patellar and Quadricep Tendon here or find the surgical technique manual here. 

Order Codes

Standard Poly-Tapes (supplied sterile): 

  • 102-1083 Poly-Tape, 30 mm x 800 mm (open weave) 

Instruments (supplied separately): 

Recommended technique for Patellar Tendon Reinforcement requires a drill bit, 4.5 mm diameter, not available from Xiros. 

Features and Benefits

  • Long shelf-life synthetic tapes can be held in stock for prompt use
  • Provides excellent intrinsic strength and allows early mobilization
  • Broad, stiff tape to reduce stretch in the repair – a risk factor for extensor lag
  • Permanent implant – leave in place. Open weave structure of Poly-Tape allows a natural body response whereby native tissue integrates into the device
  • Low complication rates – re-rupture rate lower than reported in state-of-the-art literature

Product Documents

Contraindications

  • Do not use these devices in patients with known hypersensitivity to implant materials. If the patient is suspected of having any foreign body sensitivity, appropriate tests should be made prior to implantation.
  • Do not use these devices in patients with infections or any structural or pathological condition of the bone or soft tissue that would be expected to impair healing or prevent secure fixation. Bone quality should be assessed prior to surgery.
  • Do not use these devices in procedures which bridge, disturb, or disrupt the growth plate in immature patients since they will not elongate as the patient grows.
  • Do not use these devices with intra-articular ligaments, such as ACL.
  • These devices are not intended to provide the sole means of reconstruction.
  • Do not use these devices in spinal surgery.

Additional Information

Please note: Regulatory approval for products mentioned on this website varies from country to country. For further information, and for details of local distributors and agents, contact our Sales and Marketing team at enquiries@xirosna.com. All data listed on this page is held at Xiros and can be requested by contacting enquiries@xirosna.com.

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