Integra LifeSciences MAYFIELD A-1047 Mode D'emploi page 5

Description
The MAYFIELD® Reusable Adult (REF A-1047) and Child (REF
A-1048) Skull Pins are used in conjunction with all generations of
MAYFIELD brand Skull Clamps (REF A-1013, A-1014, A-1059, A-1108,
or A-2000), MAYFIELD brand Radiolucent Skull Clamps (REF A-1058
or A-2002), and the Improved GARDNER brand Skull Clamp (REF
A-1035) when rigid skeletal fixation is required. These pins are made
of stainless steel and are removable for sterilization and reuse.
CAUTION:
Do not use these skull pins with the Original GARDNER brand
Skull Clamp
CAUTION:
MAYFIELD Reusable Child Skull Pins, REF A-1048, are
recommended for young children over the age of 5 years, depending
upon the size and age of the child. It is at the discretion of the
surgeon when the MAYFIELD Reusable Adult Skull Pins may be used.
WARNING:
Failure to read and follow instructions and warnings furnished
in this instruction manual and the instructions and warnings
included in the associated skull clamp instruction manual may
result in skull pin slippage and serious patient injury, such as scalp
lacerations, skull fracture, or even death.
WARNING:
The skull clamp must be applied along a centerline of the
patient's head with pins entering the skull perpendicularly. Failure to
properly position the skull clamp on the patient's head could result
in patient injury such as scalp laceration due to skull pin slippage.
Failure to properly position patient and to fully tighten and secure
all adjustable portions of this or any similar device may result in skull
pin slippage and serious patient injury, such as scalp lacerations,
skull fracture, or even death.
WARNING:
These skull pins are not recommended for use on children
under five (5) years of age and extreme caution should be exercised
in pediatric cases because of the thin skull. MAYFIELD Child Skull
Pins are recommended for young children over the age of five (5)
years. It is at the discretion of the user, when the adult or child skull
pins should be used.
WARNING:
This device is not intended for use in or near the vicinity of a
strong magnetic field. (MRI)
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