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22 DePuy Synthes Instructions for Use Air Pen Drive
Perforator with Hudson Coupling (05.001.177)
Gear reduction: 97:1
The Perforator with Hudson coupling is used with a tre-
pan burr/protection sleeve combination – usually referred
to as a cranial perforator – with a Hudson end to open
the cranium. The operational mode of the hand piece
has to be FWD . Hold the perforator perpendicular to
the skull at the point of penetration and always apply
constant pressure when the trepan burr is engaged in
the bone.
Changing the cranial perforator
1. Attaching the cranial perforator:
First move the coupling sleeve (
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) on the adapter toward
the rear, and then completely insert the tool.
After the tool has been fully inserted, release the
coupling sleeve. Check that the tool is properly locked in
the attachment by gently pulling on it.
2. Removing the cranial perforator:
First move the coupling sleeve (
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) towards the rear, and
then remove the tool.
Precautions:
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For the use of the trepan burrs or cranial perfora-
tors the respective instructions for use with warn-
ings and restrictions of the supplier is valid.
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It is recommended cooling the cutting tool during
trepanation to avoid heat necrosis. Use the irriga-
tion nozzle 05.001.180. Make sure that the irriga-
tion nozzle is placed in a way that the cooling
liquid reaches the tool.
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Check function before each use of the perforator.
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The user is liable for the surgical application.
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The user is liable to check the compatibility of the
Perforator with Hudson Coupling, the Irrigation
Nozzle and the cutting tool used.
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Coupling sleeve
Attachments
Perforators
