16 DePuy Synthes USS™ Small Stature/Paediatric Spine System Surgical Technique
3. Attach support for rod introduction
pliers
Slide the support for rod introduction pliers (388.615)
over the protruding end of the stick, and simultaneously
pull the lever (1). The forked opening of the support
must face upwards (TOP). Release the lever so that the
support engages in the hexagon of the stick (2). The
support for rod introduction pliers serves as a locking
device when lifting the implants and allows the implants
to be rotated.
4. Bring rod towards dual-opening
implant
Place the spreader forceps (388.413) on the stick
between the support and the persuader. Slowly open
the spreader to bring the implant up towards the rod.
When the opening of the implant is at the height of the
rod, close the persuader to engage the rod.
Precaution:
Carefully close the persuader since this
instrument can exert considerable force. If neces-
sary, the catch can be flipped up so that the per
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suader does not remain in the closed position.
Remove the support for rod introduction pliers.
Warning:
Do not apply too much force on the anchor-
age of the implant or it will tear out of the bone.
Introducing Rods into Dual-Opening Implants
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TOP
1
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TOP
2
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