Alternative Method for Construct Assembly
Synthes Spine
13
15
Load collar
Instrument
388.506
Rod Introduction Pliers
The rod introduction pliers m
a
y
b
e used with the “hex stick”
for construct
a
ssem
b
ly.
Lo
a
d
a
coll
a
r onto the
ba
rrel of the rod introduction pliers.
Note th
a
t the coll
a
r c
a
n
b
e lo
a
ded on the pliers in only one
direction.
16
Engage rod
Instruments
388.413
Distr
a
ction Forceps, for 5.0 mm rods
388.606
Distr
a
ction Clip, for hook/screw holder with
4.0 mm hex
Position the
ba
rrel of the rod introduction pliers over the
“hex stick”
a
nd slide it down to the construct. Eng
a
ge the
rod with the j
a
w opposite the
ba
rrel of the rod introduction
pliers
a
nd squeeze the h
a
ndle to insert the rod into the hook
or screw.
If
b
ipl
a
n
a
r reduction of the rod is necess
a
ry, use the distr
a
c-
tion clip
a
nd the distr
a
ction forceps with the rod introduction
pliers to guide the rod into the hook or screw opening.
Pl
a
ce the distr
a
ction clip over the “hex stick.” Use the dis-
tr
a
ction forceps
a
g
a
inst the distr
a
ction clip while squeezing
the rod introduction pliers until the rod is se
a
ted into the
hook or screw.
Coll
a
r
