MATRIX Spine System – Degenerative Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 17
Optional Technique
Adding Rod-to-Rod Connectors
Instruments
03.632.204
Torque-limiting Handle, 3 Nm
03.632.055
Screwdriver Shaft Stardrive, T15,
standard
03.632.050
Retaining Sleeve for Transverse
Connectors, Snap-on, for Matrix
Choose the snap-on open parallel connector according
the rod diameters to be received. The diameters
accepted are etched on both sides of the connector to
ensure the correct rod size is attached to each opening.
Precaution:
Parallel connectors with one set screw
should be used in pairs on each side of the con-
struct. Connectors with two set screws can be used
one per side of the construct.
Attach the preferred connector to each rod. Mount the
T15 screwdriver shaft to the 3 Nm torque-limiting handle
and slide the retaining sleeve over the screwdriver shaft.
To secure the connector to the rods, engage the T15
drive into each setscrew recess, slide the retractable
retaining sleeve to the distal position. Tighten all the
set screws until a tactile release is felt.
