Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Suture anchor
Small titanium or bioabsorbable device used to secure sutures to bone in laparoscopic procedures.
Full Definition
A mechanical fixation device designed to anchor sutures securely to bone tissue during minimally invasive procedures. These devices consist of an anchor mechanism (screw, toggle, or wedge design) and attached suture material. In laparoscopic surgery, they are particularly useful for procedures requiring strong tissue-to-bone fixation, such as sacrocolpopexy or hernia repairs involving bone attachment. The anchors may be made from titanium for permanent fixation or bioabsorbable materials that dissolve over time.
Usage
Usage note: Specify material composition (titanium vs. bioabsorbable) when documenting usage.
In Context
- "Titanium suture anchors were placed into the sacral promontory during the laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy." — Operative note
- "The mesh was secured using bioabsorbable suture anchors to minimize long-term complications." — Surgical report
Also known as
bone anchor
suture fixation device
Don't confuse with
tack
screw fixation