ATEX Technologies - High Strength Surgical Cables and Tethers
Surgical cables and tethers by ATEX Technologies are intricately braided yarn systems, akin to sutures, designed for applications demanding substantial strength and load-bearing capacity. These structures are expertly crafted from materials such as UHMWPE, PET, and LCP in either round or flat braided patterns. The surgical cables may feature terminal bifurcations or loops, enhancing user convenience during procedures. Their primary utility lies in structural stabilization and reinforcing weak or damaged tissues post-major repairs, such as in allograft placements or fracture repairs. Additionally, these versatile cables serve as effective actuation components within deployment devices or as temporary implantables, providing reliable support while tissue healing occurs. Their composition ensures the safe and secure maintenance of structural integrity throughout the healing process, contributing significantly to surgical outcomes.
Similar to sutures, braided cables and tethers are complex braided yarns that are used for applications that require significant strength or load bearing capability. Cables and tethers are often made with high strength materials such as UHMWPE or a mixture of UHMWPE and PET or PET and LCP and can be braided in a round or flat tape pattern. In addition, cables and tethers can be made with a terminal bifurcation or even loops to facilitate even greater ease of use. Often used to stabilize structures and add strength to damaged tissue after a major repair (as seen in an allograft placement or fracture repair). Polymeric cables can be used to safely hold structures in place while healing takes hold. High strength cables and tethers can also be used as actuation cables in deployment devices or short term implantables.