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18 DePuy Synthes USS™ Low Profile Spine System Surgical Technique
5. Place Sleeve over implant and rod
Push the Sleeve Pusher down the cylinder to place the
Sleeve over the rod and implant (1). When retracting the
Sleeve Pusher (2) it is important to leave the Sleeve on
the implant and rod
If the Sleeve cannot be readily placed in position:
a. either try to align the screw to the rod by slightly
turning the Stick using the USS Socket Wrench 6 mm
b. or gently tap the sleeve pusher to position the Sleeve
on the implant using the USS Low Profile Hook
Positioner by placing it in the round dent on the han-
dle of the sleeve pusher.
6. Attach implant to rod
Remove the Persuader. The implant is now loosely fixed
by the Sleeve. In order to secure the assembly, add a Nut
over the implant and tighten it as described on page
13/14.
Introduction of Rods Into Side Openings
