Synthes Spine Cable System Technical Manual Download Page 17

Page: 17 / 20

Synthes Spine

Instruments

321.745

Cable Retriever
Facilitates sublaminar cable passage

391.905.99

Cable Cutter, standard
Cuts cable flush with head of crimp

321.131

Tensioner/Crimper
Automatically releases when the crimp is
fully secured. Single instrument applies tension
and crimps

321.744

Pretensioner
Holds cable tension prior to crimping

321.132

Torque Limiting Handle
Tension level can be set using the adjustable
Torque Limiting Handle

Summary of Contents for Spine Cable System

Page 1: ...Instruments and implants approved by the AO Foundation Spine Cable System Implants and instruments for use when stabilizing and reconstructing spinal structures Technique Guide...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ntroduction Surgical Technique Product Information Table of Contents Spine Cable System 2 AO Principles 3 Indications 4 Double Lead Cable 5 Single Lead Cable 11 Instruments 15 Set List 16 Synthes Spin...

Page 4: ...in Ti 6Al 7Nb alloy and stainless steel Retrieval loop at the end of the cable facilitates passing the cable sublaminarly Available in single and double lead configurations 2 Synthes Spine Spine Cabl...

Page 5: ...pine3 Anatomic Alignment Restoration of normal spinal alignment to improve the biomechanics of the spine Stable Internal Fixation Stabilization of the spinal segment to promote bony fusion Preservatio...

Page 6: ...ing Spinal reconstruction to correct spinal deformities scoliosis kyphosis and spondylolisthesis and Spinal degenerative surgery as an adjunct to spinal fusions Note See package insert for intended us...

Page 7: ...r of the double lead cable under the lamina and use the Cable Retriever to catch the retrieval loop on the tip of the leader Gently pull the cable through until the leader is completely exposed 2 Cut...

Page 8: ...p the slack in each cable 4 Attach Pretensioner Instrument 321 744 Pretensioner Gently pull each cable sequentially for provisional tightening Next depress the button on the side of the Pretensioner a...

Page 9: ...eze the handle until a single click is heard Note Typically one click only is required to securely fasten the crimp 6 Provisionally tighten the cable Pass the cable end through the spool at the end of...

Page 10: ...tting and release Note It is recommended to start at a lower torque setting the setting can be increased as needed 8 Tension the cable Attach the Torque Limiting Handle to the Tensioner Crimper Apply...

Page 11: ...lly crimped Remove the Tensioner Crimper and Pretensioners Synthes Spine 9 9 Tension the second cable Repeat steps 5 8 for the second cable Remove the Torque Limiting Handle and the Tensioner Crimper...

Page 12: ...ique Double Lead Cable continued 10 Synthes Spine Spine Cable System 11 Remove excess cable Instrument 391 905 99 Cable Cutter Cut the cables flush with the tip of the crimp sleeves using the Cable Cu...

Page 13: ...e lead cable under the lamina and use the Cable Retriever to catch the retrieval loop on the tip of the leader Gently pull the cable through until the leader is completely exposed 2 Cut the leader tip...

Page 14: ...nsioner Crimper Instrument 321 131 Tensioner Crimper Grasp the crimp sleeve with the jaws of the Tensioner Crimper Gently squeeze the handles until a single click is heard 5 Provisionally tighten the...

Page 15: ...toward the working tip Rotate the wheel to the desired torque setting and release Note It is recommended to start at a lower torque setting the setting can be increased as needed 7 Tension the cable A...

Page 16: ...e System 8 Secure the crimp Secure the crimp by squeezing the handles until they automatically release Remove the Tensioner Crimper 9 Remove excess cable Instrument 391 905 99 Cable Cutter Cut the cab...

Page 17: ...Cuts cable flush with head of crimp 321 131 Tensioner Crimper Automatically releases when the crimp is fully secured Single instrument applies tension and crimps 321 744 Pretensioner Holds cable tens...

Page 18: ...ad 291 992 01S 491 992 01S double lead 16 Synthes Spine Spine Cable System 1 0 mm Cable with Crimp double lead 1 0 mm Cable with Crimp single lead Note For additional information please refer to packa...

Page 19: ......

Page 20: ...x 610 251 9056 Synthes Canada Ltd 2566 Meadowpine Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L5N 6P9 Telephone 905 567 0440 To order 800 668 1119 Fax 905 567 3185 2001 Synthes Inc or its affiliates All rights rese...