BALTIMORE, MD, (Feb 12, 2024) – CC-Instruments, a leader in orthopedic medical devices, proudly announces the FDA’s approval of the CC-Clip® Clavicle Implant System. This innovative titanium device, developed by Dr. Juha O. Ranne, offers a new treatment approach for chronic AC dislocations. It is designed for both AC and CC ligament reconstruction and tendon graft utilization. The CC-Clip® Clavicle Implant System will be unveiled at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’s (AAOS) 2024 Annual Meeting, February 12-14 in San Francisco.

The device addresses AC dislocation, characterized by torn AC and CC ligaments, leading to a prominent, unstable, and painful clavicle. It features a clavicular and sub-coracoid clip design that reduces foreign material usage and minimizes the risk of infection. The system is ideal for athletes and active individuals with shoulder injuries.

Dr. Ranne will present the CC-Clip Clavicle Implant System at AAOS 2024, discussing its advantages for surgical treatment of AC and CC ligament reconstructions.

CC-Instruments will showcase the CC-Clip Clavicle Implant System and the company’s other orthopedic instruments at their Booth #4118 in Hall D.

Company founder, Juha O. Ranne, M.D., Ph.D. will present: “Surgical Treatment for Chronic AC dislocations: Coracoclavicular (CC) and Acromioclavicular (AC) ligament reconstruction using a tendon graft and the CC-Clip® Implant System” in the Innovation Theater, Booth #4003 on Wednesday, February 14 from 11:00 a.m. –11:20 a.m.

“This device was developed to provide orthopedic surgeons with an improved surgical method for the treatment of AC and CC ligament reconstructions through an arthroscopy-assisted technique,” says Dr. Ranne. “The clavicular and sub-coracoid clips are crafted from medical-grade titanium, representing cutting-edge medical innovation. The Clavicular Clip is designed to sit flush on the clavicular surface, eliminating protruding knots and subsequent implant removal. Its loop conceals the connecting suture knot within the clavicular drill-hole, securely anchoring tendon graft without the need for an interference screw, reducing foreign material usage and risk of clavicular wound infection,” he explains.

The CC-Clip Clavicle Implant System is for use with athletes and physically active patients with pain, discomfort, unstable distal clavicle and biomechanical problems such as scapular dyskinesia which roughly count for 50% of all shoulder injuries with young athletes and 10 injuries per 1000 persons every year.¹

The FDA approval follows the earlier CE Mark certification in 2023.

For more information on the CC-Clip Clavicle Implant System and the company’s other devices and instruments, please visit: www.cc-instruments.com

About CC-Instruments
CC-Instruments is an orthopedic medical device provider founded by renowned orthopedic surgeon Juha Ranne, MD, Ph.D. At CC-Instruments, we are committed to revolutionizing orthopedic care through the development and distribution of groundbreaking medical devices. Our mission is to enhance patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures with innovative, effective, and accessible solutions. Driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to improving lives, we strive to be leaders in orthopedic innovation, bridging the gap between advanced medical technology and practical healthcare needs worldwide.

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1. Citations provided within: “Two-Year Outcomes After Primary Anatomic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction.” Peter J. Millett, M.D., M.Sc., Marilee P. Horan, M.P.H., and Ryan J. Warth, M.D.
2. Technical Note: “Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction Using Graft Augmentation and Titanium Implants”
3. Technical Note: “Arthroscopy-Assisted Reconstruction of the Coracoclavicular and Acromioclavicular Ligaments Using a Tendon Graft and Knot-Hiding Clavicular Implants in Chronic Acromioclavicular Separations”
4. Technical Note: “Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Ligament Reconstruction of Chronic Acromioclavicular Dislocations Using Autogenous Semitendinosus Graft: A Two-Year Follow-up Study of 58 Patients”
5. Technical Note: “Arthroscopic Coracoclavicular Reconstruction Combined with Open Acromioclavicular Reconstruction Using Knot Hiding Clavicular Implants Is a Stable Solution”