AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Masters Competetition Presentation 5

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The speaker introduces their invention, a suture passer, which has been on the market since 1999 and has undergone several patents, mergers, and acquisitions. It is now marketed as the "first pass" and is a disposable device available in two sizes. The round, pre-curved needle made of nitinol allows for perpendicular tissue penetration, which is advantageous compared to other flat needles that enter at an angle. The suture passer is commonly used in shoulder surgeries for rotator cuff and labrum repairs, but it can also be used for other procedures such as meniscus root repair and ACL avulsions. Its versatility and resistance to breakage make it a valuable tool in various orthopedic surgeries. Over 100,000 patients per year benefit from this invention.

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David Diduch, MD

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suture passer

first pass

disposable device

shoulder surgeries

orthopedic surgeries