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DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
STEP 3: TENDON MANAGEMENT
There are three options available for managing and inserting the tendon depending on the type of bone tunnel drilled.
Step A: Tendon Fork
If a blind bone tunnel is drilled, the Tendon Fork can be used to insert the tendon PRIOR to Implant insertion. Using the
dual-pronged tip of the Fork, grasp the end of the tendon-suture complex and push the tendon to the bottom of the bone
tunnel. Verify that the tendon is inserted to the appropriate depth by reading the laser mark measurements on the
Tendon Fork. Remove the Tendon Fork.
Note: To maintain tension on the tendon, the Fork may be left in place during the initial Sheath insertion (Step 4).
Step B: Passing Pin
If a transosseous tunnel is drilled, the Passing Pin can
be used to insert and tension the tendon PRIOR to
Implant insertion. With the drill tip of the Passing Pin
placed inside the tunnel, thread the suture strands of
the whipstitched tendon through the eyelet of the
Passing Pin. Draw the tendon into the tunnel by pulling
the Passing Pin completely through the tunnel until the
suture strands emerge from the opposing side.
Note: Pull the suture strands to maintain tendon
tension during Steps 3 - 6.