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DCN 43699
Vernon ills, IL
Alex Giraldo
01-28-16
36-3488 E
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Catalog Numbers
Catalog # Description
M-1540 Spetzler Reusable Adult Skull Pins
M-1545 Spetzler Reusable Pediatric Skull Pins
Indications for Use
V. Mueller Neuro/Spine Products comprising surgical instruments that
provide rigid 3-point skeletal fixation for the supine, prone, lateral or sitting
positions, craniotomies in all positions and cervical laminectomies (upper
dorsal approach).
How Supplied
The Spetzler reusable skull pins are packaged as non-sterile. Cleaning and
sterilization must occur prior to use.
Please reference product instructions for use (36-3518) for complete
operating and use instructions for the Spetzler eadrest System that can be
used with these skull pins.
Limitations on Reprocessing
Repeated reprocessing has minimal effect on these devices. End of life is
normally determined by wear and damage due to use.
Warnings
Devices shall be used in accordance with these instructions for use. Read all
sections of this insert prior to use. Improper use of this device may cause
serious injury. In addition, improper care and maintenance of the device may
render the device non-sterile prior to patient use and cause a serious injury
to the patient or health care provider.
Any variation between what is suggested here and your facility’s policies and
procedures should be brought to the attention of the appropriate responsible
persons for direction before using your instruments. Prior to use, all
instruments should be inspected to insure proper function and condition. Do
not use instruments if they do not perform satisfactorily in an operational
test.
Do not position skull pins over the frontal sinuses, the temporal fossa, and
major vessels and nerves of the skull. Avoid puncture of the superficial
temporal artery.
Special care should be exercised on pediatric patients due to thin skull
consistency. Spetzler Skull Pins should not be used on children under five
(5) years of age.
Special care should be exercised with use on the elderly, on restored
surgical areas surrounding previous burr holes, or any diseased bone
because of varying consistencies and thickness from that of healthy bone.
A minimum of 60 lbs (27 kg) force must be applied to the skull clamp. Skull
clamp force above 80 pounds (36 kg) could cause harm to the patient.
Do Not Exceed 80 lbs of force when turning the Torque Knob.
Skull pins should penetrate the scalp at an angle that intersects the center of
the cranial vault. Never sharpen skull pins. Dull or damaged pins should be
discarded and replaced.
The Spetzler Skull Pin must be fully seated so that there are no gaps
between the shoulder of the skull pin and the receptacle into which it has
been inserted. Skull pins should not be centered over the frontal sinuses or
the temporal area of the skull. Failure to properly position the patient and to
fully tighten all adjustment portions of the device may result in patient injury
or death.
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