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16 DePuy Synthes USS™ Low Profile Spine System Surgical Technique
1. Mount Sleeve Pusher onto
Persuader
Place the USS Sleeve Pusher onto the cylinder of the
Persuader. The handle of the Sleeve Pusher must be
located on the side of the Persuader with the arrow
pointing to the outer side (1). Pick up a Sleeve from the
tray (2).
2. Locate Persuader on implants
Slide the cylinder of the Persuader over the Stick and ori-
ent the leg of the pliers towards the rod. Engage the rod
with the opposite jaw of the Persuader and lightly
squeeze the handle to push the rod towards the
implant.
Introduction of Rods Into Side Openings
