Surgical Technique USS™ Universal Spine System DePuy Synthes 19
Connecting two rods with cross-link clamps
3. Mount second cross-link clamp
Repeat the procedure of step 1 for the second clamp on
the opposite rod. Introduce the Ø 3.5 mm cross-link rod
through the second clamp, so that it protrudes by 0.5
cm beyond the clamp. Tighten the set screw with the
small hexagonal screwdriver.
4. Distract cross-link assembly
(optional)
Loosen one of the set screws. Place the Holding Forceps
(388.450) next to the clamp and use the Spreader
Forceps (388.410) to apply distraction. Tighten the set
screw of the clamp with the small hexagonal
screwdriver.
