14 DePuy Synthes USS™ Universal Spine System Surgical Technique
Introducing rods into side-opening implants
6. Place sleeve over implant and rod
Push the sleeve pusher down the cylinder and place the
sleeve over the rod and implant.
7. Place sleeve using rod pusher
(optional)
If the sleeve cannot be engaged, place the Rod Pusher
(388.940) onto the sleeve and gently tap the sleeve into
place.
8. Attach rod to implant
Remove the persuader. Pick up a nut, drop it over the
stick and attach it loosely to the implant.
Alternative
Using rod crimping pliers
Use the Rod Crimping Pliers (380.490) to ease the rod
into the side-opening implants.
Pick up a sleeve and nut with the USS Handle (388.640)
as described on page 16 and drop them over the
construct.
