Alternative Method for Construct Assembly
continued
14
Synthes Spine
Sm
a
ll St
a
ture USS
17
Seat collar
Instruments
388.132
Socket Wrench with T-H
a
ndle,
for 12-point nut
388.631
Hook Positioner
Use the hook positioner to t
a
p the coll
a
r ret
a
ining sleeve
a
nd
se
a
t the coll
a
r onto the impl
a
nt
a
ssem
b
ly (Figure 1).
Once the coll
a
r is pushed down over the impl
a
nt, remove the
distr
a
ction clip (if necess
a
ry)
a
nd the rod introduction pliers.
Pl
a
ce
a
12-point nut over the construct
a
nd tighten with the
socket wrench (Figure 2).
Figure 1
Figure 2