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ABSOLUTE Absorbable Interference
Screw System
Instructions for Use
DESCRIPTION
The DePuy Mitek ABSOLUTE Absorbable Interference
Screw is an absorbable, tapered, threaded fastener for
use in interference fixation of soft tissue grafts or bone-
tendon grafts.
The ABSOLUTE Absorbable Interference Screw is
packaged one per pouch.
INDICATIONS
The DePuy Mitek ABSOLUTE Absorbable Interference
Screw is intended for attachment of soft tissue grafts
or bone-tendon grafts to the tibia and/or femur during
cruciate ligament reconstruction surgeries.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
1. This device is not cleared for screw attachment or
fixation to the posterior elements (pedicles) of the
cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine.
2. Insufficient quantity or quality of bone, comminuted
bone surfaces, or pathologic bone conditions such as
cystic change or severe osteopenia that would impair
the ability of the ABSOLUTE Absorbable Interference
Screw to securely fixate to the bone.
3. Physical conditions which would eliminate, or tend to
eliminate, adequate implant support or retard healing,
i.e., blood supply limitations, infections, etc.
4. Implant/material sensitivity/foreign body sensitivity.
5. Conditions which tend to pre-empt the patient's ability
or healing period, such as senility, mental illness
or alcoholism.
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