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DePuy Synthes 288234 EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ Loading Tool/Retention Plate BX/5
• Model: 288234
• For Use with E3AC+ Flexible Suture Passer
• Box of 5
The EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ Loading Tool / Retention Plate is a specialized accessory used in conjunction with the EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ flexible suture passer system. Its primary role is to allow precise loading of sutures into the suture passer’s jaws, while retaining and securing the suture until deployment. The device includes a retention plate which helps hold the suture in place, preventing slippage or misalignment as the surgeon positions and advances the passer into tissues. This helps reduce handling challenges and improves procedural reliability.
Because the plate is single‑use and sterile, it allows surgeons to begin each procedure with a new, sharp, uncontaminated interface, reducing the risk of device fatigue, corrosion, or performance degradation that could result from reprocessing. In the Instructions For Use (IFU), the manufacturer explicitly warns not to resterilize or reuse the retention plate, noting that reuse can lead to fatigue, breakage, or impaired performance. This emphasis underlines the critical role of the retention plate’s integrity in maintaining suture control and system function.
In operative practice, the loading tool / retention plate becomes an integral step in suture management. The surgeon places the suture (often a braided #2 or suture tape) into the device, secures it, and then attaches or interfaces it with the suture passer jaws. From that point, the passer can deliver the suture through tissue and withdraw while maintaining suture control and preventing back‑sliding. In arthroscopic, minimally invasive, or soft tissue repair settings, this mechanized suture loading and retention capability helps streamline workflow, reduce errors, and enhance precision of suture delivery—ultimately helping improve consistency and efficiency in soft tissue fixation.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
DePuy Synthes 288234 EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ Loading Tool/Retention Plate BX/5
• Model: 288234
• For Use with E3AC+ Flexible Suture Passer
• Box of 5
The EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ Loading Tool / Retention Plate is a specialized accessory used in conjunction with the EXPRESSEW III AutoCapture+ flexible suture passer system. Its primary role is to allow precise loading of sutures into the suture passer’s jaws, while retaining and securing the suture until deployment. The device includes a retention plate which helps hold the suture in place, preventing slippage or misalignment as the surgeon positions and advances the passer into tissues. This helps reduce handling challenges and improves procedural reliability.
Because the plate is single‑use and sterile, it allows surgeons to begin each procedure with a new, sharp, uncontaminated interface, reducing the risk of device fatigue, corrosion, or performance degradation that could result from reprocessing. In the Instructions For Use (IFU), the manufacturer explicitly warns not to resterilize or reuse the retention plate, noting that reuse can lead to fatigue, breakage, or impaired performance. This emphasis underlines the critical role of the retention plate’s integrity in maintaining suture control and system function.
In operative practice, the loading tool / retention plate becomes an integral step in suture management. The surgeon places the suture (often a braided #2 or suture tape) into the device, secures it, and then attaches or interfaces it with the suture passer jaws. From that point, the passer can deliver the suture through tissue and withdraw while maintaining suture control and preventing back‑sliding. In arthroscopic, minimally invasive, or soft tissue repair settings, this mechanized suture loading and retention capability helps streamline workflow, reduce errors, and enhance precision of suture delivery—ultimately helping improve consistency and efficiency in soft tissue fixation.
