CoNextions Medical develops the CoNextions TR® Tendon Repair System and Coronet® Soft Tissue Fixation System, which utilize pioneering implants for strong and secure soft tissue-to-bone fixation without the need for sutures. These technologies address the high complication rates and inefficiencies associated with traditional tendon repair methods, offering repairs that are two times stronger and 3.1 times faster than conventional suturing techniques.
Funding
$2.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional suture-based methods for tendon and soft tissue repair often lead to post-operative complications due to suture pull-through, knot failure, and prolonged procedure times. These limitations can result in weaker repairs and increased recovery periods for patients.
Solution
CoNextions Medical offers the CoNextions TR® Tendon Repair System and the Coronet® Soft Tissue Fixation System, utilizing innovative implant designs to achieve strong and secure soft tissue-to-bone fixation without relying on sutures. The CoNextions TR system employs a pioneering implant that consistently outperforms suture in tendon repairs, providing enhanced strength and smoother tendon gliding. The Coronet system facilitates simultaneous engagement of soft tissue and bone, streamlining the fixation process and eliminating the need for knot tying. Both systems aim to simplify surgical procedures, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes by providing superior fixation compared to conventional suture methods.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes orthopedic surgeons specializing in hand, wrist, foot, and ankle procedures, as well as sports medicine physicians seeking advanced solutions for tendon and soft tissue repair.
Features
- **CoNextions TR® Tendon Repair System:**
- Implant-based design for tendon repairs that consistently outperform suture.
- Achieves repairs that are two times stronger than suture-based repairs.
- Provides repairs that are 3.1 times faster compared to traditional suturing techniques.
- Results in 2.2 times smoother tendon gliding compared to suture repair.
- **Coronet® Soft Tissue Fixation System:**
- Novel design allows for simultaneous engagement of soft tissue and bone.
- Eliminates the need for knot tying, streamlining the soft tissue-to-bone fixation procedure.
- Stainless steel soft tissue washer increases resistance to soft tissue "tear-through".
- Continuous loop of #2 ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene suture connects the soft tissue washer and bone anchor.