KATOR suture anchor system receives FDA 510(k) clearance

KATOR announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the KATOR Suture Anchor System.

The Suture Anchor System is a new form of tissue-to-bone reattachment. This system allows for knotless fixation with suture anchors and can independently tension each of the high-strength sutures. KATOR suture anchors used with repair constructs have double the fixation strength compared with other constructs with market leading suture anchors.

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