Conmed Y-Knot Flex All- Suture Anchor, 1.80mm – Double Loaded with Two Strands of Hi-Fi (White/Blue and Blue) Ribbon Y1802R
The Y-Knot Flex 1.80 mm anchor (Y1802R) is a double-loaded all-suture anchor using two Hi-Fi ribbon strands (White/Blue & Blue). It is designed for soft tissue repair in orthopedic and arthroscopic surgeries with minimal bone removal. The anchor deploys via 360° FormFit fixation to expand laterally after insertion.
This anchor features a ribbon configuration that increases surface contact with tissue, potentially improving tendon-to-bone healing and reducing stress concentrations. Its 1.80 mm diameter allows multiple points of fixation in limited bone stock while preserving bone structural integrity. The dual ribbons (White/Blue & Blue) offer visual contrast during surgery for better suture handling. Biomechanical tests show it delivers high pull-out strength and lower bone removal than larger traditional press-fit anchors.
Technical Specification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product / Catalog Number | Y1802R |
| Anchor Diameter | 1.80 mm |
| Suture Type & Strands | Two Hi‐Fi ribbons (White/Blue & Blue) |
| Fixation Mechanism | 360° FormFit : contracts vertically and expands laterally when deployed |
| Pull-Out Strength | ≈ 380 N ± 91 N in porcine femur cortical bone tests |
| Bone Removal (Drilled Volume) | ~ 53 mm³ for pilot hole, significantly less than larger anchors (≈ 61-39 % less vs 2.9mm and 2.3mm anchors) |
| Intended Use | Labral / capsular based repairs in shoulder & other limited bone stock settings |
Product Also Known As
Y-Knot Flex Anchor Y1802R, ConMed Y1802R Ribbon Anchor, Y-Knot Flex Dual Ribbon 1.8 mm, Hi-Fi Ribbon Y1802R, All-Suture Ribbon Anchor 1.8mm Y-Knot Flex
