Expand Implant - Synthes Synex System Technique Manual

Expand Implant

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Expand implant
Instrument
389.193 Parallel Distractor
Alternative instruments
01.807.003 Synex Endoscopic Spreader Instrument Set
389.202 Synex Low Profile Parallel Distractor
Refer to page 14 for additional information on the Synex
low profile parallel distractor.
Refer to the Synex Endoscopic Spreader Instrument Set Tech-
nique guide for additional information on that instrument.
Expand the Synex implant in situ using the parallel distractor.
If necessary, the implant holder may be used simultaneously
to maintain implant position during distraction.
Expand the implant until the desired amount of spinal
correction is achieved. Each step of the ratchet mechanism
produces 2.5 mm of distraction. A stop will engage if the
implant reaches its maximum height, preventing the implant
from separating.
Note: If a taller implant is required, remove the implant as
described on page 11 ("Implant repositioning") and replace
it with an appropriately sized implant.
When expanding the shorter Synex implants, the parallel
distractor may press against the implant holder instead of
the implant endplate.
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