Surgical Technique USS™ Low Profile Spine System DePuy Synthes 3
Required instruments
388.640
USS Universal Handle
388.641
Sleeve for USS LP
388.616
USS LP Hook and Screw Holder
314.070
Screwdriver, hexagonal, small, length
200 mm
Attaching handle to Stick
Press the button on top of the USS Universal Handle (1)
and simultaneously insert the Stick from below into the
handle (2).
Picking-up of implants
Insert the tip of the Stick into the head of the implant
(1). Tighten the Stick to the implant by rotating the
knurled knob of the USS Universal Handle (2).
Release of Stick
After implant insertion, simultaneously press the button
and remove the handle to release the Stick.
Precaution:
If the Stick is required for subsequent
manipulations, make sure that the Stick is firmly
tightened to the implant. To do this, use the small hex-
agonal screwdriver to tighten the stick-implant-thread
connection.
Handling Implants with the Stick
1
2
1
2
