B. Braun Aesculap Spine activ L FW961R Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung Seite 5

Extend spacer 1 as far as possible. If necessary,
change the position of the spacer by turning twist
cap 11.
Fig. 1 Coupling for anterior access (0°)
Fig. 2 Coupling for lateral access (approx. 45°)
Put the intervertebral disc prosthesis onto clamp 2
of the insertion instrument, observing the marking
on the insertion instrument. Inferior prosthesis
plate 9 must butt against the part of clamp 2
marked "CAUDAL" of the insertion instrument;
superior prosthesis plate 7 must butt against the
part marked as "CRANIAL".
Guide prosthesis plates on spacer 1 across to
position pins 5 and 6 of the clamp 2.
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Make certain that the coupling pins of the clamp
fully engage in the coupling holes of the prosthesis
plates.
Turn clamping sleeve 3 clockwise until the
intervertebral disc prosthesis is securely couples.
Decoupling the implant
Release clamping sleeve 3.
Carefully detach the insertion instrument from the
implant.
If the insertion instrument cannot be detached
without applying force: Turn twist cap 11
anticlockwise to move back spacer 1.
Disassembly
Turn twist cap 11 counterclockwise until it can be
removed.
Hold unlocking button 10 pressed down.
Pull out spacer 1 to the front.
Assembly
Insert spacer 1 from the front through clamp 2
and, with unlocking button 10 pressed down, push
in the clamp as far as it will go.
Release unlocking button 10.
Attach twist cap 11 and screw it on as far as it will
go.
To position spacer 1 as required: Turn twist cap 11
accordingly.
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