Arthrex AR-8978P DX SwiveLock SL 3.5 mm × 8.5 mm Anchor w/ Forked Eyelet 1/EA

Arthrex AR-8978P DX SwiveLock SL 3.5 mm × 8.5 mm Anchor w/ Forked Eyelet

Arthrex

• Model: AR-8978P
• Diameter: 3.5mm
• Length: 8.5mm
• Eyelet type: Forked Eyelet (enables suture/graft integration)
• Selling as each

Out of OEM Packaging, Inner Packaging Sterile (OOOP-IPS):
This medical supply or implant item is not in its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) packaging but remains sterile and intact within its inner sterilization package. Despite the absence of the outer box, the item is unused and maintains sterility, ensuring it is suitable for medical use.

The Arthrex AR-8978P DX SwiveLock SL anchor is engineered for precision ligament and tendon repair specifically designed for small-bone applications such as the carpal bones where fixation of the ligament to bone is required and minimal profile hardware is advantageous. The 3.5 mm diameter by 8.5 mm length size enables secure fixation while preserving bone stock and minimizing disruption in compact anatomical sites. 

Featuring a forked eyelet design, the anchor facilitates suture or graft passage with improved handling and stability at the bone–implant interface. This design support fosters advanced reconstructions (for example, dorsal reconstructions of the scapholunate ligament) in cases with inadequate native ligament tissue and where surgeon-controlled repair is essential. 

Manufactured by Arthrex, the DX SwiveLock SL leverages the company’s sports-medicine and orthopedic innovation, making this device a reliable choice for arthroscopic and open repairs in hand, wrist, and other small-bone settings. The anchor is indicated when the carpal cartilage is preserved and the carpus is reducible — a scenario where durable fixation is critical for long-term reconstruction success.