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Safe handling and preparation
Use of the activ L chisels and chisel guides requires
precise knowledge about spine surgery and the stabili-
zation and biomechanical situation at the spine.
Surgical application of the activ L chisels and chisel
guides is described in detail in the respective Operating
Manual.
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Ensure that the product and its accessories are
operated and used only by persons with the requi-
site training, knowledge, or experience.
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Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use.
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Use the product only in accordance with its
intended use, see Intended use.
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Remove the transport packaging and clean the new
product, either manually or mechanically, prior to
its initial sterilization.
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Store any new or unused products in a dry, clean,
and safe place.
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Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose,
bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured compo-
nents.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defec-
tive. Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Replace any damaged components immediately
with original spare parts.
Safe operation
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Mount chisel guide
2
with the desired implant
height and angle onto the handle
1
, see Fig. 1.
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Turn wheel
b
clockwise and adjust safety stop
a
to
the shortest chisel length, see Fig. 1.
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Insert chisel guide
2
centrally into the disk space
and adjust safety stop
a
to the desired chisel depth
while monitoring radiographically, see Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunc-
tion!
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Always carry out a func-
tion check prior to using
the product.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using the
product beyond the field of
view!
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Apply the product only
under visual control.
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Handle the chisel with
utmost care in order to
prevent injuries to the ves-
sels and nerve structures,
as well as to surgical staff.
WARNING
Damage to the implant from
bone residues!
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Prior to inserting the
implant, ensure that no
residual bone can be found
in the intervertebral space
and slits.
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2
b
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