Brand Name Justification is based on the following minimum requirements of the government. These requirements must be met in order to be considered equal.
1. The diagnostic supplies must have:
a. A bridge adaptor that aligns to the government owned Stryker hip scope.
b. Must have a polymer cannula that is compatible with government owned Stryker hip scope and bridge.
c. Polymer cannula must have a 4mm working diameter to ensure capsule incision can be made.
2. The supplies for labral repair must:
a. Be a 1.4 mm PEEK anchor
b. PEEK Anchor must have straight and curved capabilities.
c. Anchor must align to government owned Stryker guides
3. The supplies for Capsule Closure must:
a. Have a 45 degree angle option to the right and left
b. Be able to pass and retrieve suture using a single portal
c. Have a needle tip of no more than 2mm to minimize potential damage to patient tissue.