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11 DePuy Synthes INSIGHT Lateral Access System Surgical Technique
Removal After Surgery
Instruments
03.816.011
Blade Removal Tool
03.816.016
Sleeve, for Blade Removal Tool
No. 03.816.011
03.816.010
Screwdriver, for INSIGHT Lateral Access
System
Optional
03.816.019
Wrench, for INSIGHT Lateral Access
System
Remove the connector for strong arm with the screw-
driver or wrench by turning counterclockwise.
For cleaning, reprocessing and storage, disassemble the
blades from the retractor using the blade removal tool.
Assemble the sleeve for blade removal tool onto the
blade removal tool (see chapter “Cleaning Positions /
Assembly” p. 40) ensuring that the sleeve is fully pulled
back.
Engage the assembled blade removal tool into the
blade – blade holder connection (1).
Advance the sleeve for the blade removal tool until the
blade is engaged (2).
Alternatively, the flat spring can be compressed by hand
without the sleeve.
Removal
