Surgical Technique USS™ Universal Spine System DePuy Synthes 13
Introducing rods into side-opening implants
3. Attach support for rod introduction
pliers
Slide the Support for Rod Introduction Pliers (388.501)
over the protruding end of the stick (1) and click the
stopping lever into place (2). The support for rod intro-
duction pliers is used to prevent rotation of the side-
opening implant.
Note:
Alternatively, the Holding Forceps (388.440)
can be used.
4. Bring rod towards side-opening
implant
Gently close the persuader to bring the side-opening
implant towards the rod.
Precaution:
Do not completely close the persuader,
as this is a very powerful instrument.
5. Lift implant up towards rod
Place the Spreader Forceps (388.410) between the sup-
port for rod introduction pliers and the cylinder. Slowly
open the spreader to bring the implant up towards the
rod. When the opening of the implant is opposite the
rod, close the persuader to engage the rod.
Warning:
Do not apply too much force on the anchor-
age, it will tear out of the bone.
Remove the support for rod introduction pliers.
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