Staple Fixation System - Stryker

Instrument Use
Universal Inserter
Assembling the Inserter
Three different clamping jaws are
available for insertion of the staple
range. If the jaws need changing the
following procedure must be followed:
Turn the knob anti-clockwise until it
disengages from the threaded shaft.
Remove the spring and push the shaft
forward through the instrument
casing.
Select the appropriate clamping jaws
and place the two parts on the distal
end of the shaft using the transverse
pegs. Firmly press the jaws on the shaft
and re-insert the shaft through the
casing.
Ensure that the two pegs engage in the
longitudinal slots in the casing. Keep
the clamping jaws pressed against the
conical end of the casing. Slide the
spring over the threaded end of the
shaft and reattach the knob to the
thread.
Turn the knob clockwise and advance
until a gap of approx. 5mm to the
proximal end of the casing has been
reached.
Using the inserter
Spread the clamping jaws by pushing
the knob against the casing and insert
the selected staple correctly in the
chosen clamping jaws.
Release the pressure on the knob so
that the spring-loaded mechanism
keeps the staple fixed in the jaws.
Tighten the knob until firm resistance
can be felt, confirming secure fixation
of the staple in the clamping jaws.
After impaction of the staple into the
bone, turn the knob anti-clockwise
several turns and release the
instrument by pushing the knob
against the casing.
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