FAQ
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
For Arthrex Vet Systems Products
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SwiveLock®
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Swivelock 5.5 and 4.75 drill bit, is it the same?
Yes, the spade drill bit (AR-1927D) is the same for both 4.75 and 5.5 mm swivelock. The internal diameter of the anchors are the same. The exterior thread diameter is larger and this is why they have their own tap (AR-1927CTB for 5.5mm and AR-2324PTB for 4.75mm).
Swivelock sizes and colours:
The Swivelock anchors and accessories are colour coded to make it convenient.
Blue – 5.5mm Swivelock anchor
Green – 4.75mm Swivelock anchor
Black – 3.5mm Swivelock anchor
Swivelock Convenience Kit- what is in it?
The convenience kit contains 5 anchors, 6 strands of FiberTape and 5 suture buttons
Tightrope®
At what Tibial Plateau Angle (TPA) should I be using Tightrope?
The TPA needs to be measured prior to surgery. Tightrope has greatest results with a TPA of 30 degrees or less.
How do I measure the TPA?
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IRAP™ II
Needle: 19-20G needle is recommended
Transferring from Syringe to IRAP II kit: When placing the pulled blood into the IRAP hold it at a 45 degree angle and put the blood in
Make sure that after the blood is pulled it is placed in the incubator within 1-1.5 hours and isn’t around extreme heat prior to incubation
Incubation:
Temperature: 37 degrees
Time: 20-22 hrs. (Anything over 24 hrs. incubation will not product serum)
Horizontal Incubation (red top down)
-Vertical incubation still okay, however you have a higher chance of the clot being in the way after centrifugations.
Centrifugations:
Spin with the white/clear side down. Allows the meniscus to be over the red side of the syringe. Clot will be furthest away from the clear tip
What Spin Speed do I use for IRAP II?
4,000 rpm
*Spin time is 10 minutes
Arthrex IRAP™ II – Autologous Blood Processing System
Issues with a Clot:
Clot is in the way of the serum?
4,000 rpm for 10 minutes and if a clot is still present you can try to re spin at 4,500 rpm for 10 minutes to get rid of/drop the clot
Freezing:
Individual doses may be used immediately or frozen at or less than -18°C for administration at a later date.
IRAP II Serum can be frozen for up to 12 months.
If the serum has been taken out of the freezer and thawed you could still put it back in the freezer to be refrozen if it’s been within 60 minutes.
IRAP II Steps:
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ACP™
Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) is a platelet-rich plasma that is extracted from autologous blood using centrifugation
ACP Steps:
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What Spin Speed do I use for ACP?
Equine- 1,100 rpm
Canine- 1,500 rpm
*Spin time is 5 minutes for both
Arthrex Vet Systems – ACP Technique guide
Setting the brake step (turning the brake off)?
Canine blood processed in the Hettich ROTOFIX 32 A centrifuge has a potential for a greater yield when the brake is turned off.
ACP Centrifuge User Manual
Follow the manual, Step 13- Setting the brake step
Fluid Management
ReDeuce Tubing is a cost-effective, two-part tubing system that allows the pump tubing to stay in place through the surgical day, which saves time, fluid and tubing costs
Online Videos
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Account Information
Only licensed veterinarians or veterinarian hospitals/clinics are able to invest in Arthrex products.
How do I set up an account?
New Customer Account Arthrex Vet Systems Form
Why can’t I see pricing online?
Once you have set-up an account with us, then you are able to login in and view all pricing. Accounts are created for licensed veterinarians or veterinarian hospitals/clinics.
Can I pay at the time I place the order?
Sorry this is not available. Your account has 30 day credit and is processed by Arthrex. TribeVet will ship from our warehouse in London, Ontario and an invoice will be shipped to your billing address directly from Arthrex.
Paying your invoice from Arthrex, what are my options?
Arthrex will mail a copy of your invoice to your billing address with instructions on how to pay it . The invoices are also available online through Arthrex a few weeks after you place the order.
Logon to Arthrex Invoice Payment Gateway by going to the below link:
Click here for Arthrex Invoice Payment Gateway
When you first set up online payments, Arthrex will have sent you a username and password (sorry it is seperate from the TribeVet site).
If you have any questions about payment gateway or setting up an account, please email cashapp@arthrex.com or call 800-595-4165 ext 78724
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