Synthes Spine
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Applying countertorque using the 5 mm socket wrench
Pl
a
ce the torque limiting wrench over the “hex stick”
a
nd
eng
a
ge the 12-point nut. Insert the 5 mm socket wrench
through the torque limiting wrench to eng
a
ge the 5 mm
hex on the “hex stick”. Hold the 5 mm socket wrench
st
a
tion
a
ry
a
nd turn the torque limiting wrench clockwise
to secure the nut.
The torque limiting wrench will “click”
a
t the preset torque
of 10 Nm. There is no
a
ddition
a
l tightening required
a
fter
the first “click.”
