Synthes
21
3
Insertion cranial implants
Required instruments
Standard
Hammer
U44-483-20
Periosteal Elevator, curved
388.453 or
Holding Forceps for Closing Half-Ring,
388.465
for VEPTR
388.456 or
Lock Crimper, for VEPTR
388.474
388.461
Holding Forceps for Rib Support
388.467
Rib Support Feeler
388.475
Lock Inserter, lateral
388.488
Clip for Rib Support for No. 388.494
388.489
Clip for Closing Half-Ring for No. 388.494
388.493
Inserter for Rib Support Lock
388.494
Pliers for Closing Half-Ring and
Rib Support
398.408
Periosteal Elevator, slightly curved blade
3.1
Identify cranial rib
Identify the cranial rib to be used as the cranial point of at-
tachment. Mark this point and confirm location using radi-
ographic imaging.
Because of the risk of brachial plexus impingement, do not
choose the first rib as the cranial point of attachment.
