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Zero-P. Zero profile anterior cervical interbody fusion (ACIF) device.

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Screw FixationOption D: Angled InstrumentsFor screws that are difficult to drill or insert because of interferinganatomy, the angled awl and angled screwdriver maybe used.D1Awl first pilot hole40° 5°2.5° 2.5°Instrument03.617.993 Awl 2.0 mm, angled40° 5°It is recommended that the first hole be created for a caudallypointing screws.2.5° 2.5°Determine the entry point and trajectory for the screw. Thecorrect angulations for the screws are 40° in the caudal orcranial direction. The medial screws point 2.5° laterally andthe lateral screws point 2.5° medially.Note: Lateral screws should always point medially.Insert the awl at the appropriate angle into the screw hole ofthe plate and apply force in the direction of the awl tip whilesimultaneously rotating the handle back and forth.Remove the awl, maintaining alignment of the hole andplate.Important: Intraoperative imaging should be used to verifyawl position.Synthes 23

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