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S Spinal System
– Not applicable for the USA – See version for the USA –
The operative procedure has been explained to the patient, and
the latter's understanding of the following information has been
documented:
• Delayed healing or incomplete fusion can cause the implant
to fracture or loosen as a result of the extreme load to which
it is subjected.
• Smokers present an increased risk of fusion failure.
• The life-span of the implant is determined by body weight.
• Implant components must not be subject to extreme load
arising from sports activities or strenuous physical work.
• If the implant becomes loose, fractures or deviates from its
correction position, a revision operation must be performed.
• The patient must undergo a regular medical follow-up exam-
ination of his/her implant components.
For implanting the S
need to be carried out:
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Select the appropriate S
ing implants according to indication, preoperative planning
and bone situation found intraoperatively.
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When choosing the S
certain to select the correct diameter, length and canal
orientation.
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Spinal System implant, the following steps
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Spinal System variant and anchor-
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Spinal System screw types, make
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