18 DePuy Synthes USS™ Universal Spine System Surgical Technique
Connecting two rods with cross-link clamps
Cross-link clamps are designed to connect the two longi-
tudinal rods.
1. Mount first cross-link clamp
Assemble the small Hexagonal Screwdriver (314.070)
and the Holding Sleeve with Catches (388.363). Pull
back the holding sleeve. To pick up the Pre-assembled
Cross-link Clamp, insert the hexagonal screwdriver into
the set screw of the clamp, push down the holding
sleeve and clip the catches onto the sleeve of the pre-
assembled clamp. Pull the holding sleeve back slightly,
place the clamp onto the rod and release the holding
sleeve.
2. Introduce cross-link rod
The design of the cross-link sleeve with its two recesses
on top allows the cross-link rod to be angled up to ±20°
as necessary.
Determine the appropriate length of the Ø 3.5 mm
cross-link rod. If necessary, cut to length using the USS
Rod Cutting and Bending Device (388.750).
Hold the clamp with the small hexagonal screwdriver
and introduce the Ø 3.5 mm cross-link rod through the
hole in the cross-link clamp (1). If necessary, use the
Holding Forceps (388.450) to introduce the cross-link
rod. Tighten the set screw of the cross-link clamp with
the small hexagonal screwdriver (2).
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