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Surgical Technique USS™ Low Profile Spine System DePuy Synthes 13
Required instruments
388.616 USS LP Screw and Hook Holder
388.640 USS Universal Handle
388.641 Sleeve for USS LP
388.663
USS LP Socket Wrench 12 point, 11 mm, straight
388.130 USS Socket Wrench 11 mm, with L-handle
388.140 USS Socket Wrench 6 mm
Optional instruments
388.643
USS LP Counter torque instrument with L-handle
1. Pick up and place Sleeve with the
universal handle
The Sleeve and Nut are picked up with the universal
handle from the tray. Make sure that the upper side of
the Nut is correctly oriented; i.e., the crank of the Nut
faces downward and fits the Sleeve correctly (1). Release
the Sleeve and Nut from the Stick by pushing on the
release button (2).
Precaution:
Be sure to use USS Low Profile Sleeves
and Nuts only. Do not use Sleeves and Nuts from
other USS systems.
2. Loosely tighten the Nut
Use the straight socket wrench to loosely tighten the
Nut. The screw-rod connection is now loosely fixed and
allows for further manipulations along the construct.
Tightening of Construct
