SwitchCut reamer ZimmerBiomet

SwitchCut reamers. ZimmerBiomet retrograde reamer system for knee ligament reconstruction surgery (anterior and posterior).
The consulting surgeons at Zimmer Biomet Sports Medicine have spent years developing the concept of the I.D.E.A.L.™ Femoral Tibial Placement Philosophy as it relates to the ACL femoral footprint. Evidence suggests that the I.D.E.A.L. femoral tunnel position should:
1.- replicate the most Isometric fibers within the native ACL
2.- be localized in the Direct fiber subsection of the ACL origin based on histology
3.- be placed Equidistantly from the bottom and top of the notch with a tunnel backwall that is 1-2 mm thick and Eccentrically located high and deep within the footprint
4.- be Anatomic in that the ACL graft is within the native ACL origin, and
5.- achieve a Low tension-flexion pattern in the ACL graft that replicates the tension-flexion behavior of the native ACL.
The SwitchCut Reamer is a powerful tool in recreating the appropriate position for ACL tunnel placement.
The reamer and guide provide the flexibility for the I.D.E.A.L. placement, and are independent of the tibial tunnel and medial portal. The curved shape of the guide allows the ability to encircle the I.D.E.A.L. position and confirm placement prior to drilling the socket. It also allows the opportunity to observe the anatomic landmarks on the lateral aspect of the notch from the medial portal with an unobstructed view.
The SwitchCut Reamer is another tool in the Zimmer Biomet Sports Medicine ligament reconstruction system allowing for patient care and flexibility to the operating surgeon.