
Zimmer MIS Multi-Reference 4-in-1 Femoral Instrumentation Surgical Technique
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Fig. 7n
Suture Hole
Option 1
Patella Protectors
NOTE:
If the patella will not be
resurfaced, be careful to avoid injury to
the patella during surgery.
NOTE:
The Patella Protectors are not
recommended for use in an insetting
technique.
There are 3 sizes of Patella Protectors
available to cover the patella while
completing the remaining bone
resections. Choose the size that best
covers the patella – 26mm, 32mm, or
38mm. Handle with care; the spikes
may be sharp.
A suture needs to be placed through
the hole in the Patella Protector (Fig.
7n). Loosely tie a suture through the
hole on the Patella Protector. Attach
a hemostat to the end of the suture
material. Leave an adequate amount
of suture material to position the
hemostat away from the incision.
After the initial patella cut is
completed, use thumb pressure to
press the Patella Protector against the
bone. If the bone is particularly hard,
apply the Patellar Clamp against the
Patella Protector. Squeeze the clamp
until the Patella Protector is fully seated
against the bone.
The Patella Protector should be
part of the instrument count before
closing the wound. It is not intended
for implantation. Completely remove
the suture material at the end of the
operation and before sending the
instrument for cleaning.
Surgeon Notes & Tips
•
The suture placed through the hole
in the Patella Protector provides a
tether for finding and removing the
Patella Protector.
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