Fixation

Question 1

Pros and Cons of sutures

Answer 1

Pros: they work; inexpensive
Cons: tension + pain; potential nerve entrapment and infection

Question 2

Pros and Cons of mechanical fixation

Answer 2

Pros: cut down on time; reduced pain
cons: expensive;

Question 3

What is the only product Ethicon sells for fixation:

Answer 3

SecureStrap

Question 4

If it ends in “tack”, what company is it:

Answer 4

Medtronic

Question 5

What is the “gold standard” of fixation and how do you sell against it?

Answer 5

Ethicon’s Secure Strap

high trama at the fastener site w/ Secure Strap; shorter depth of purchase

Question 6

What are our fixation products (4)?

Answer 6

SorbaFix
OptiFix
CapSure
PermaFix

Question 7

How long does OptiFix take to absorb?

Answer 7

52 weeks

Question 8

Are glues indicated for use in hernia repairs?

Answer 8

Nah brah

Question 9

Why do tacks have a hollow core?

Answer 9

to help implant and stabilize the fixation through tissue

Question 10

How do you coach someone to use our fixation devices?

Answer 10

• apply counter pressure
• drive forward
• ## fast & fire release

Question 11

SorbaFix is the ____ cap.

Answer 11

Screw

Question 12

OptiFix is structured like a _____.

Answer 12

Nail Gun