Medtronic G2345042M Instructions for Use

POWEREASE™ System Working Ends M708348B070E Rev. D

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE POWEREASE™ SYSTEM WORKING ENDS

2013-01-23

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE POWEREASE™ SYSTEM WORKING ENDS

PURPOSE

The instruments are working ends that are intended to be used in surgical procedures in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine.

DESCRIPTION

The working ends are compatible with the IPC POWEREASE™ System and the NIM-ECLIPSE® System. The working ends consist of instruments such as taps, drill bits, reduction nut drivers, screw
drivers, rod cutter, post cutter, set screw break-off tool, and sleeves. The working ends have a manual alternative.

The working ends are compatible with the CD HORIZON® SOLERA™ Spinal System and the TSRH® 3Dx Spinal System.

The taps, screw drivers, drill bits, and sleeves are also compatible with Medtronic’s NIM-ECLIPSE® Spinal System.

INDICATIONS

The working ends are intended for drilling, tapping, or driving screws during spinal surgery, including open and minimally invasive procedures. The IPC POWEREASE™ System is also used in
the placement or cutting of screws, posts, and rods.

DO NOT IMPLANT THE INSTRUMENTS.

If there is any doubt or uncertainty concerning the proper use of this instrument, please contact Medtronic. Any available surgical techniques will be provided at no charge.

Medtronic does not and cannot warrant the use of this instrument nor any of the component parts upon which repairs have been made or attempted, except as performed by Medtronic or an
authorized Medtronic repair representative. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use are specifically excluded.

See the MDT Catalog or price list for further information about warranties and limitations of liability.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

The instruments are precision devices which may incorporate a measuring function and have uses as described on the label.

Unless labeled for single use, the instruments may be re-used.

See the IPC POWEREASE™ System package insert for instructions to assemble the working ends to the POWEREASE™ driver.

Taps, Drill Bits and Drivers

Once a tap, reduction nut driver, or drill bit is attached to the POWEREASE™ Driver, the instrument is ready to use.

1. To attach an MAS, FAS, or RMAS screw to the screwdriver working end, align the driving tip within the screw and tighten the screwdriver’s sleeve into the screw.

2. To attach a Posted Screw to the Post Screwdriver, first assemble the screwdriver base components by threading them together.
a. Insert the screw into the tip so that the screwdriver captures the screw rotationally.

3. To attach a Threaded Post Screw to the Threaded Post Screwdriver, insert the screw into the tip so that the screwdriver captures the screw rotationally.

4. To attach an MPA screw to the Locking MPA™ Screwdriver, first assemble the screwdriver base components by sliding the Locking MPA™ Driver Shaft into the Locking MPA™ Sleeve and
threading them together.

a. Insert the screw into the tip so that the screw is fully seated
b. Rotate the cap clockwise on the Locking MPA™ Sleeve until the Locking MPA™ Screwdriver securely holds the MPA™ Screw.
c. To lock the cap, pull down and rotate the cage on the Locking MPA™ Sleeve, then release so that the teeth between the cage and the cap engage.

Instructions for Manual Use

1. Insert working end into the ratcheting handle provided in the implant set by aligning the working end with the ratcheting handle.

2. Insert until fully seated within the handle.

Note

• Only use ratcheting handles compatible with the specific working end.

• Drill bits are single use only.

• Taps and drill bits are marked in 1cm increments. The depth indication is measured from the tip of the working end to the horizontal band.

Optional
A sleeve is provided which can be used as a secondary handle for stability while tapping the bone or driving a screw with the POWEREASE™ Driver.

1. Determine the proper size sleeve to use with the tap, drill bit, or screwdriver.

2. Slide the sleeve onto the working end so that the wide part of the sleeve is at the back of the working end. The sleeve will hit a physical stop. For taps 8mm and larger and MPA™ Screwdriver,
the 8.0mm sleeve must slide over the back of the working end prior to attachment to the POWEREASE™ Driver.

3. Rotate the colored Cam on the sleeve in the direction of the arrow.

Setscrew Break Off (SSBO) Instrument

1. Select the appropriate Counter Torque.

2. Attach the Counter Torque to the SSBO instrument by sliding the Counter Torque over the SSBO Breaker Shaft.

3. Press the lock button and hold it.

4. Slide the Counter Torque into the Body of the SSBO Instrument.

5. Release the Lock Button.

6. Attach the SSBO Instrument to the POWEREASE™ Driver.

7. Align the SSBO Instrument Breaker Shaft with the set screw and press down to seat the Breaker Shaft fully over the set screw.

8. Once the SSBO Instrument Breaker Shaft is fully seated onto the set screw, press the SSBO instrument down and rotate the SSBO Instrument until the Counter Torque cut-outs are aligned
with the rod.

9. Once the Counter Torque is aligned with the rod, fully seat the Counter Torque over the rod by pressing down on the SSBO Instrument.

10. Once the Counter Torque is fully seated, run the POWEREASE™ Driver in forward mode until the set screw is broken. The broken set screw heads are stored in the Breaker Shaft.

11. Pull the SSBO instrument away from the construct.

Instructions for Purging Stored Set Screw Heads from the Breaker Shaft
The Breaker Shaft of the SSBO Instrument can hold between 10 and 14 broken set screw heads depending on the spinal system used. When the Breaker Shaft becomes full of broken set screws,
or at the completion of surgery, it is necessary to purge the broken set screw heads.

1. Remove the Counter Torque from the SSBO Instrument.

2. Insert an Obturator into the front of the Breaker Shaft of the SSBO Instrument.

3. Press inward until all the broken set screw heads are ejected from the side port of the Breaker Shaft.

Note

• Light rotation of the SSBO Instrument may be necessary to seat onto the set screw.

• If the Counter Torque resists being fully seated, briefly press the POWEREASE™ Driver trigger.

• The SSBO Instrument’s drive train is not connected to the Breaker Shaft until the Counter Torque is fully seated onto the rod.

Instructions for Manual Use

1. Follow all the steps described for attaching the SSBO Instrument to the POWEREASE™ Driver, with the exception of Step 2.

2. For Step 2, instead of the POWEREASE™ Driver, a manual handle with the Square Adapter attached may be used to drive the SSBO Instrument.

Post Cutter

The Post cutter is used to cut long post screws that are made from Titanium Alloy and have a diameter of 5.2mm. If using a break-off set screw, the set screw head must be removed prior to
using the Post Cutter.

1. Attach the Post Cutter to the POWEREASE™ Driver.

2. Ensure that the Post Cutter is in the open position by running the Post Cutter in reverse until the Post Cutter mechanism is no longer changing, as indicated by the horizontal lines at the
pivot point on the Post Cutter arms.

3. Position the Post Cutter over the post so the Post Cutter is flush with the connector.

4. Run the Post Cutter in forward until the post is cut.

To Remove the Cut Portion of the Post:

5. Move the Post Cutter away from the patient.

6. Run the Post Cutter in reverse. The cut post will be able to slide out the back of the Post Cutter.

Instructions for Manual Use
In step 1 of the previous section, attach the Post Cutter to a manual handle with the Square Adapter instead of the POWEREASE™ Driver. Follow the remaining steps for using the Post Cutter.

Rod Cutter

The Rod Cutter is used to cut surgical rods of material types such as Titanium Alloy, Titanium CP, CHROMALOY™, and CHROMALOY™ Plus in diameters ranging from 4.75mm to 6.0mm.

1. Attach the Rod Cutter to the POWEREASE™ Driver.

2. Ensure that the Rod Cutter is in the open position by running the Rod Cutter in reverse until the Rod Cutter mechanism is no longer changing, as indicated by the horizontal through holes
being aligned.

3. Ensure that both ends of the rod are tightly held to reduce the risk caused by projectile rod pieces.

NOTE: Do not cut rods in-situ.

4. There are two methods of cutting a rod: Scissor Cutting and Shear Cutting.

a. For Scissor Cutting, place the rod between the cutting tips so that the rod is touching both surfaces.
b. For Shear Cutting, pass the rod through the hole that correlates to its size (5.5mm rod through a 6.0mm hole). The cutting point is 6mm beyond the entry holes.

5. Run the Rod Cutter in forward until the rod is cut. It may be necessary to run the Rod Cutter in reverse to remove the cut portion of the rod.

Instructions for Manual Use
Follow all the steps described in the previous section for using the Rod Cutter with the POWEREASE™ Driver, with the exception of step 1. In the place of the POWEREASE™ Driver, a manual
handle with the Square Adapter attached may be used to drive the Rod Cutter.

Note for Post Cutter and Rod Cutter
The Post Cutter and the Rod Cutter should be lubricated between every surgical use to ensure smooth performance and a long service life. Lubricate hinges, threads, and other moving parts
with a commercial water-based surgical grade instrument lubricant (such as instrument milk) to reduce friction and wear. Follow lubricant manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNINGS

• Breakage, slippage, misuse, or mishandling of instruments, such as on sharp edges, may cause injury to the patient or operative personnel.

• Improper maintenance, handling, or poor cleaning procedures can render the instrument unsuitable for its intended purpose or even dangerous to the patient or surgical staff.