Application; Preparing The Implant Bed; Determining The Implant Height With The Trial Implant - Braun Aesculap TSPACE PEEK Instructions For Use/Technical Description

2.3

Application

WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
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Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose,
bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured com-
ponents.
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Always carry out a function test prior to each
use of the product.

2.3.1 Preparing the implant bed

WARNING
Risk of injury to nerves, blood vessels, and tissue
caused by sharp instruments!
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To avoid injuries, proceed with extreme care
during the operation.
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Resect the facet joint.
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Open the intervertebral disk space.
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Restore the height of the intervertebral disk using
distractors.
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Clear the intervertebral disk space using rongeurs,
sharp spoons and curettes.
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If necessary, apply bone material.
2.3.2 Determining the implant height with
the trial implant
Pick up the trial implant with the insertion instru-
ment
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Turn the rotary nut 3 on the insertion instrument A
counterclockwise ("loosen" direction) to push the
rod 6 forward, see Fig. 1.
2 5
Fig. 1 Close-up view of the insertion instrument,
switch open
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Couple the trial implant D to the dihedron 7 on the
insertion instrument, A see Fig. 2. When doing so,
pay attention to the orientation of the trial implant
(orientation according to the marking on the inser-
tion instrument).
D
Fig. 2 Coupling the trial implant to the insertion
instrument
Note
The switch 2 can only be turned when the rod is in the
front position and the pin 5 is fully visible in the switch.
6 3
7 A
en
5