Arthrex FiberSnare AR-7209SN #2 FiberWire with 12in Stiffened Tail

Arthrex FiberSnare | #2 FiberWire | AR-7209SN

The Arthrex FiberSnare (AR-7209SN) is a specialized orthopedic suture engineered to streamline soft tissue management in arthroscopic environments. By utilizing a unique closed-loop design paired with the industry-standard strength of #2 FiberWire, the FiberSnare allows surgeons to execute a high-strength "cinch" stitch with speed and precision.

This system is specifically designed to eliminate the complexity of traditional knot-tying in tight joint spaces, providing immediate graft or tissue stability while minimizing the overall suture profile.

Key Performance Features

• FiberWire Technology: Constructed from a multi-strand core of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and a braided polyester jacket. This provides superior strength-to-diameter ratios and excellent abrasion resistance compared to standard sutures.

• 12-Inch Stiffened Tail: The "snare" end features a specialized stiffened section that acts as a guide, making it significantly easier to pass the suture through standard arthroscopic cannulas and around soft tissue.

• Closed-Loop Cinch Design: Engineered for the "Suture Loop" technique. The pre-formed loop allows the surgeon to create a secure luggage-tag (cinch) stitch, which is ideal for capturing large volumes of labral or capsular tissue.

• Low-Profile Knot Stacks: When used for traditional tying, the FiberWire construction allows for small, secure knot stacks that reduce the risk of joint irritation or impingement.

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: AR-7209SN

• Suture Size: #2 FiberWire

• Color: Blue (for high visibility against tissue)

• Total Length: 38 inches (96.5 cm)

• Snare Tail: 12 inches (30.5 cm) stiffened end

• Material: UHMWPE (Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene)

• Sterility: Individually packaged; Sterile for immediate surgical use

Clinical Advantages

• Increased Efficiency: Reduces the "rat's nest" of excess suture material by providing a single-strand cinch solution.

• Superior Soft Tissue Capture: The snare design is particularly effective in Bankart and SLAP repairs, where capturing and shifting the labrum to the glenoid rim is critical.

• Biocompatibility: Multi-strand construction provides a soft "feel" that is gentle on tissue while maintaining the tensile strength necessary for permanent repairs.

Ideal Applications

• Shoulder Arthroscopy: Bankart repairs, SLAP lesion securement, and rotator cuff repairs.

• Biceps Tenodesis: Provides a secure cinch for proximal or distal biceps fixation.

• Hip Labral Repair: Ideal for the restricted spaces of the hip joint where maneuverability is limited.

• Sports Medicine: Any soft-tissue-to-bone or soft-tissue-to-soft-tissue repair requiring maximum pull-out strength.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: NEW — Factory Sterile.

• Authenticity: Genuine Arthrex sports medicine inventory.

• Packaging: Sold as individually sterile-sealed units.