Anika Therapeutics Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the X-Twist knotless fixation system for soft tissue repairs in the shoulder, foot and ankle and other extremities, according to a press release.
The X-Twist system is a platform of knotless suture anchors with multiple fixation options for patients undergoing soft tissue repairs, such as rotator cuff repair. According to the release, the system is designed to support cellular infiltration with a double helix thread and multiple sliding suture or tape configurations.
“The clearance of the X-Twist knotless fixation system is