Instruction manual

Danger:
The pinning of the patient should only be performed by a licensed
physician or a licensed surgeon.
Danger:
Take extra precautions when pinning young infants, the elderly, or
on restored surgical areas, including previously drilled burr holes,
or any diseased bone because of the varying consistencies and
thickness from that of healthy bone. It is the responsibility of the
user to select the proper type of xation and the correct clamping
pressure in view of the skull thickness and bone structure of the
patient’s head. For rigid xation, ensure the proper position of
the patient’s head. The two skull pins in the Dual-Pin Rocker Arm
should be equidistant from the centerline of the head and the single
skull pin in line with this centerline. The angle of the pins should be
as close to 90 degrees possible to the patient skull. Use the proper
clamping force.
Danger:
The user decides which type of xation and what clamping force are
required, based on the thickness of the skull and the bone structure.
Therefore: refer to the instruction manual Skull Pins. For pediactric
cases we recommend the DORO Multi-Purpose Skull Clamp with
4-point xation or non-invasive gel pads
Danger:
Failure to properly position the Skull Pins may cause serious injury
to the patient. Therefore: Avoid sensitive areas like the frontal
sinus, temporal fossa, blood vessels or nerves.
7. Turn the torque screw in order to drive the Skull
Pins at an angle of 90 degrees into the patient’s
head (refer to instruction manual Skull Pins, section
mounting).
Danger:
Angles other than 90 degrees may cause the system to become
unstable and may result in serious injury to the patient.
8. Ensure proper position of the Skull Pins.
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