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S Spinal System
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Always use the torque wrench and the countering
instrument to fully tighten the clamping screw.
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Break off the flanks only when the clamping screws have
been fully tightened.
A loss of correction can occur with insufficient fixation of the
polyaxial head.
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Never loosen the connection of the polyaxial head, once it
has been tightened.
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Tighten the clamping screw only after every necessary
correction maneuver has been performed.
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Always use the special flank breaking forceps for removing
the flanks.
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When using a clamp (hook, counter hook and connecting
pin), use special S4 Spinal System mounting instruments.
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Make sure that the pin is correctly positioned on the floor of
the groove.
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The counterhook clamping screw has to be adequately
tightened.
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For tightening the locking screws of the cross connector,
always use the torque wrench and countering instrument
intended for this purpose.
Further information about Aesculap implant systems is available
from Aesculap or the Aesculap office responsible.
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