Safe handling and preparation
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Ensure that the product and its accessories are
operated and used only by persons with the requi-
site training, knowledge, or experience.
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Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use.
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Read, follow, and keep the instructions for use for
4
S
instruments TA012384.
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Read, follow and keep the surgical manual for the
S
4
Spinal System instrument set S
4
S
MIS and keep it in a safe place.
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Use the product only in accordance with its
intended use, see Intended use.
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Remove the transport packaging and clean the new
product, either manually or mechanically, prior to
its initial sterilization.
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Store any new or unused products in a dry, clean,
and safe place.
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Prior to each use, inspect the product for loose,
bent, broken, cracked, worn, or fractured compo-
nents.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defec-
tive. Set aside the product if it is damaged.
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Replace any damaged components immediately
with original spare parts.
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To avoid damage to the working end: Carefully
insert the product through the working channel
(e.g. trocar).
Safe operation
4
FRI, S
4
SRI and
Pushing the K wire forward
into the aorta risks the life of
the patient!
DANGER
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When inserting S
or S
guide wire, pay attention
to the markings on the
guide wire.
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Hold the guide wire with a
forceps.
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Remove the guide wire at
the right moment.
Positioning implants incor-
rectly causes a serious risk of
injury!
DANGER
The depth markings and scales
on the instruments are only
intended for orientation!
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Pay attention to the
appropriate reference
points of the markings -
see installation section.
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Ensure that the implants
are positioned correctly
using an x-ray check.
Risk of injury and/or malfunc-
tion!
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Always carry out a func-
WARNING
tion check prior to using
the product.
4
implants
4
instruments using the
3