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IMPORTANT NOTE TO
OPERATING SURGEON
DePuy Spine anterior spinal system implants, like any other temporary
internal fixation devices, have a finite useful life. The patient’s activity
level has a significant impact on this useful life. Your patient must be
informed that any activity increases the risk of loosening, bending,
or breaking of the implant components. It is essential to instruct
patients about restrictions on their activities in the postoperative
period and to examine the patient postoperatively to evaluate the
development of the fusion mass and the status of the implant com-
ponents. Even if solid bone fusion occurs, implant components may
nevertheless bend, break, or loosen. Therefore, the patient must be
made aware that implant components may bend, break, or loosen
even though restrictions in activity are followed.
Because of the limitations imposed by anatomic considerations and
modern surgical materials, metallic implants cannot be made to last
indefinitely. Their purpose is to provide temporary internal support
while the fusion mass is consolidating. These implants are more
likely to fail if no bone graft is used or if a pseudarthrosis develops
or in patients with severe or multiple preoperative curves.
The surgeon may elect to remove these implants after bone fusion
occurs. The possibility of a second surgical procedure must be
discussed with the patient, and the risks associated with a second
surgical procedure must also be discussed. If the implants do
break, the decision to remove them must be made by the physician
considering the condition of the patient and the risks associated with
the presence of the broken implant.
USAGE
CAUTION: USA Law restricts these devices to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
The surgeon must be thoroughly knowledgeable not only in the
medical and surgical aspects of surgical implants, but must also be
aware of the mechanical and metallurgical limitations of metallic sur-
gical implants. See the surgical technique manuals for each Anterior
Spinal System for important instructions.
After solid fusion occurs, these devices serve no functional purpose
and may be removed. In most cases, removal is indicated because
the implants are not intended to transfer or support forces developed
during normal activities. Any decision to remove the device must
be made by the physician and the patient taking into consideration
the patient’s general medical condition and the potential risk to the
patient of a second surgical procedure.
WARNING: These Anterior Spinal device systems are not approved
for screw attachment or fixation to the posterior elements (pedicles)
of the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spine.
DePuy Spine spinal system components should not be used with
components of spinal systems from other manufacturers.
DESCRIPTIONS
KANEDA Anterior Scoliosis System
The KANEDA Anterior Scoliosis System is a construct that consists
of KASS spinal staples, KASS blunt tip open and closed screws,
standard ISOLA open and closed screws and ISOLA 3/16 inch
(4.75 mm) diameter spinal rods. The components of the KANEDA
Anterior Scoliosis System are designed with anatomic limitations in
mind therefore minimizing the profile of the construct.
The KANEDA Anterior Scoliosis System is intended for anterolateral
screw fixation to the T4 to L4 levels of the spine, with all metal at
least 1 cm from a major vessel.
Spinal Staple: The KASS spinal staple is available in a single or
two-hole design.
The single-hole spinal staple is intended to be utilized in the thoracic
spine when the anatomy of the spine restricts the use of a two-holed
spinal staple. The single-hole spinal staple contains a centered
single machined hole designed to accommodate a 6.25mm diameter
open or closed screw. The single-hole spinal staple is contoured in
two planes. The single-hole spinal staple is available in one size.
The two-hole spinal staple contains two machined holes placed
diagonally across from one another. Both holes are designed to
accommodate a 6.25mm diameter open or closed screw. The two-
hole spinal staple is contoured in one plane which complements the
vertebral anatomy. The two-hole spinal staple is etched to aid in the
correct positioning of the two-hole spinal staple in the construct. The
two-hole spinal staple is available in small, medium and large sizes.
Both the single and two-holed KASS spinal staples are designed
with four tetra-spikes on the underneath side of the staple.
Spinal Screws: The spinal screws are designed with a cancellous
diameter of 6.25mm and will receive a 3/16 inch (4.75mm) diameter
spinal rod. Two types of spinal screws are available for use with the
KANEDA Anterior Scoliosis System. The KASS open and closed
screws are designed with a blunt tip at the end of the cancellous
portion. The standard ISOLA open and closed screws are the
second type of spinal screws. A KASS open screw cap is designed
to be used with all open screws. An ISOLA set screw is used with
both the KASS and standard ISOLA screws. Anteriorly placed
screws are intended for bi-cortical purchase of the vertebral body.
The 6.25mm diameter blunt tip open and closed screws are available
in multiple lengths which range from 25mm to 60mm in varying
millimeter increments. The 6.25mm diameter standard ISOLA open
and closed screws are available in multiple lengths which range from
20mm to 70mm in 5-millimeter increments.
Spinal Rod: The ISOLA spinal rod is 3/16 inch (4.75mm) diameter
and has a smooth surface. The spinal rod is available in an 18 and
24mm length.
All implant components are manufactured of implant grade stainless
steel conforming to ASTM F-138 specifications.
The KANEDA SR Anterior Spinal System
The KANEDA SR Anterior Spinal System is an anterolateral spinal
implant system which is used in conjunction with some components
of the ISOLA Spine System. KANEDA SR consists of longitudinal
members, spinal anchors and transverse rod couplers. The longitu-
dinal members are 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) diameter smooth spinal rods.
The ISOLA rods can be cut to size during the surgical procedure or
KANEDA rods are available in precut lengths. The contoured spiked
plates are designed to help the construct anchors resist axial forces
and serve as a guide for placement of the screws. The plates are
available in three sizes (small, medium and large) and are designed
as pairs with specific caudal and rostral components. The screws
serve to anchor the vertebral bodies to the longitudinal rods and
are available in open and closed screw formats. Caps are available
to capture the rod onto the open screws. Set screws are used to
tighten the screws to the rods. The transverse couplers add stability,
contributing to the construct’s ability to resist torsional loads.
The KANEDA SR Anterior Spinal System is intended for anterolateral
screw fixation to the T10 to L3 levels of the spine, with all metal at
least 1 cm from a major vessel.
All implant components are manufactured of titanium alloy
conforming to ASTM F-136 specifications.