General Instrumentation; Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres - Brainlab CRANIAL/ENT OPTICAL User Manual

GENERAL INSTRUMENTATION

3 GENERAL
INSTRUMENTATION
3.1

Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres

General Information
Product
Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres 90 (30 x 3)
Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres are attached to reference arrays and instruments, thus
enabling the system to detect the position of the patient and instruments in the surgical field.
Warning
Brainlab navigation systems can only be used with the above marker spheres. The use of
other marker spheres could affect navigation accuracy, posing a risk to the patient.
When to Attach Marker Spheres
Attach marker spheres to instruments and arrays before calibration or use in surgery.
Ensuring Sterility
Marker spheres are delivered sterile. They cannot be resterilized and must be disposed of after
use.
Warning
Do not resterilize disposable reflective marker spheres as this reduces their accuracy,
posing a risk to the patient. The reflective marker spheres are single use only.
Instrument User Guide Rev. 2.3 Cranial/ENT Optical
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