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Universal Clamp—Surgical Technique Guide
FINAL CONSTRUCT
IMPLANT REMOVAL
STEP 8
Cutting the Band
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When all
reduction barrels
have been removed
from the construct, cut the universal clamp bands
0.5cm–1.0cm from the clamp and cauterize each
band to eliminate frayed ends.
•
Perform wound closure in the usual manner.
•
To remove the Universal Clamp System, use the
3.5mm final screwdriver to loosen and remove the
locking screw and take the metal jaws off the rod.
•
Cut the band close to the cephalad and caudal
ends of the lamina.
•
Gently massage the band back and forth a few
millimeters to ensure no adherence with the
lamina or dura.
•
Gently pull the band from under the lamina
in either direction.
