DePuy Synthes 223128 HEALIX ADVANCE BR Anchor – 4.5mm w/ Dual Permacord

DePuy Synthes HEALIX ADVANCE™ BR | 4.5mm Biocomposite | Dual #2 PERMACORD™ | 223128 | BX/1

The DePuy Synthes 223128 (HEALIX ADVANCE™ BR) is a premier biocomposite fixation solution engineered for high-demand rotator cuff and labral repairs. This 4.5mm anchor is constructed from BIOCRYL® RAPIDE™, a clinical-standard blend of PLGA and osteoconductive Tri-Calcium Phosphate (TCP). This material provides the rigid initial mechanical stability required for soft tissue-to-bone reattachment while facilitating a natural biological transition, as the anchor is gradually absorbed and replaced by the patient's own bone.

The 4.5mm diameter is specifically designed for anatomies where bone real estate is limited, such as the glenoid rim or the medial row of a rotator cuff repair. Preloaded with dual strands of #2 PERMACORD™, this system offers superior strength and simplified suture management through color-coded identification.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: DePuy Synthes (Mitek Sports Medicine)

• Model / REF: 223128

• Anchor Material: BIOCRYL® RAPIDE™ (PLGA and TCP)

• Anchor Diameter: 4.5mm

• Suture Type: Dual-Loaded #2 PERMACORD™ (High-Strength Polyethylene Braid)

• Suture Colors: (1) Blue, (1) White/Black (for simplified intraoperative management)

• Fixation: Multi-Thread Geometry (Cortical & Cancellous engagement)

• Quantity: Single Sterile Unit (Preloaded on Inserter)

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Osteoconductive Healing: The inclusion of TCP in the BIOCRYL® RAPIDE™ matrix helps buffer the local pH during absorption and provides a mineral scaffold that encourages bony ingrowth directly into the anchor site.

• Dual #2 PERMACORD™ Performance: PERMACORD™ is a high-strength, non-absorbable braid designed to provide a "soft" feel with the tensile integrity of steel. The dual-loading provides four suture tails, allowing for broad footprint compression and versatile stitch configurations.

• Advanced Multi-Thread Geometry: The anchor features a specialized thread pitch that maximizes purchase in the hard cortical shell while maintaining high-torque stability in the softer cancellous bone.

• Cannulated Design: The hollow core of the HEALIX ADVANCE™ is designed to allow blood and bone marrow—rich in mesenchymal stem cells—to reach the repair interface, potentially enhancing the biological environment for healing.

• Integrated Delivery System: Each anchor comes preloaded on a disposable, high-torque inserter handle, ensuring a streamlined "one-step" delivery process that minimizes instrument exchanges during arthroscopy.

Applications

• Shoulder: Medial and lateral row rotator cuff repair, Bankart repair, and SLAP lesion reconstruction.

• Biceps: Suprapectoral or subpectoral biceps tenodesis.

• Small Joint: Any high-tension soft tissue-to-bone reattachment in space-constrained anatomical zones.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: New – Factory Sealed.

• Integrity: This item is in pristine professional condition, contained within its original, untouched sterile packaging from DePuy Synthes. All manufacturer labels, UDI, and lot numbers are fully intact.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical services, Primis Medical ensures all biocomposite implants are stored in climate-controlled environments to maintain the structural integrity of the PLGA/TCP matrix and sterile barriers.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in a rigid, protective container to ensure the internal biocomposite anchor and sterile seal remain uncompromised during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.