Meniscal arrow

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

Meniscal arrows are tiny bio-degradeable polymer harpoons which are used to hold together the torn fragments of a 'knee cartilage' (meniscus) tear until the fragments join together and the arrow dissolves.

Biodegradeable device

Meniscal arrows are biodegradeable.

Fixation devices include Meniscal Arrow, BioStinger, Clearfix screw, T-Fix stitch, Mitek meniscal repair system, Biomet staple.