Air Power Line II Instructions for Use
DePuy Synthes
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Using the Radiolucent Drive
Before positioning the Radiolucent Drive, align the image
intensifier until the distal locking hole of the medullary nail is
round and easily visible.
After the incision, position the Radiolucent Drive and center
the drill bit tip over the locking hole. On the monitor of the
image intensifier, you can see both the drill bit and the tar-
get rings of the drive.
Swing the drive up and center it precisely so that the drill bit
appears as a round point and the locking hole is visible
around it. The target rings also assist centring. The locking
hole can now be drilled directly.
For further information on the Radiolucent Drive and on
the special 3-flute spiral drill bits please consult the relevant
Instructions for Use (036.000.150) or your local Synthes
office.
Notes:
Grip the coupled Radiolucent Drive tightly when
switching on the power tool, particularly if the power tool is
held face down.
– Only special 3-flute spiral drill bits can be used. Your
Synthes representative will pro vide you with additional
information on which drill bits can be used.
– Handle the Radiolucent Drive with great care. Do not
allow contact between the drill bit and the medullary nail.
– Depending on the setting of the image intensifier, a zone
may appear in the rear of the Radiolucent Drive that is not
radiolucent. However, this does not inhibit aiming and
working with the device.
– To protect the gears, the Radiolucent Drive is equipped
with a slip clutch that disengages in case of an overload
and emits an audible rattling noise.
– The following procedures can cause an overload:
– Correcting the drilling angle when the cutting edge
of the drill bit are completely in the bone.
– Hitting the nail with the drill bit.
– Drilling can continue after making the following
corrections:
– Correcting the drilling angle: Remove the drill bit until
the flutes are visible and then restart the drilling.
– Hitting a nail: Remove the drill bit until the flutes are
visible, and reaim the drill bit or ex change the drill bit
if necessary.
