change. "It's very similar to the Neptune. We just change the filter in
between patients, so we're not dumping canisters. That really helps
with turnover. And we got such a great deal, there's no need to go
back."
• Arthrex Passport Cannulas
If you've seen enough surgeries, chances are you've seen a cannula
shoot out of a patient when pressure was adjusted, the soft tissue
holding it became overly stretched or an instrument was taken out
of the cannula. This device has what the company calls "low-profile
flanges" that create a more stable portal and reduce the likelihood of
cannula loss. "This provides for continuous pressure within the joint
and, most importantly, allows the surgery to progress without inter-
ruption," says Mr. DeConciliis.
• Knotless anchors
Tying knots can be challenging and time-consuming for some sur-
geons. There's no need with these fixation devices, which provide
strong, stiff repairs without the need to tie knots. "Knotless devices
are a little more expensive," says Mr. DeConciliis, "but they're very,
very quick, which saves OR time. They're really very cutting edge."
Most sports medicine device companies make them. All-suture
anchors have also become more prevalent recently. "By replacing the
metal, PEEK or bioabsorbable anchor with suture, there's less bone
removal for the implant placement, with equal or better fixation
strength," says Mr. DeConciliis.
• Arthrex DualWave Arthroscopy Pump
Durable and versatile, the DualWave works with every shaver sys-
tem on the market and has a continuous pulse-free flow that
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