Thompson ALIF Articulating Arm System Manual

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Thompson ALIF Articulating Arm System User Manual:
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR THOMPSON ALIF ARTICULATING ARM SYSTEM
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ANTERIOR LUMBAR ARTICULATING ARM USER MANUAL / SET UP STEPS
Frame Set Up Instructions
CAUTION: Avoid compressing the patient’s body with frame components to prevent nerve damage.
The Thompson Retractor is provided in a non-sterile condition. Refer to Thompson Retractor IFU for cleaning, sterilization, and care instructions.
Reference the Thompson Retractor IFU for additional warnings and cautions.
For other Thompson Retractor Systems, reference corresponding User Manual for each.
ADDING RAIL CLAMPS
Place Elite Rail Clamp onto the rail over the sterile drape near the axilla of the patient, adjacent to armboard, and turn top knob clockwise to tighten.
Repeat on opposite side of table, near the upper thigh, 10 - 12" below midpoint of incision.
IF USING A JACKSON SPINE TABLE: JACKSON FRAME ADAPTER
Place Jackson Frame Adapter onto table and turn knob clockwise to tighten. Once secured, a Thompson rail clamp may be added.
NOTE: Jackson Frame Adapter is for attachment of Thompson Retractors only. DO NOT use with other retractors as it may not be compatible.

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Frame Set Up Instructions ( Continued )
S-LOCK®
Attach blade to handle by pushing plunger and inserting blade
nipple. Push plunger to release blade and switch between 'swivel'
and 'locked' positions.
1 - Swivel
2 - Locked
QUICK ANGLE
Blades may be angled 45º up or down by hand or with T-Handle.
Adding and Adjusting Retractor Blades
ADDING ARTICULATING ARMS
With rail clamp joint in the unlocked position, insert the articulating arm into the rail clamp joint and position as needed. Lock by flipping the cam
handle. Repeat with remaining arms.
ADJUSTING ARTICULATING ARMS
To adjust arm, turn the black knob counter-clockwise to loosen, adjust as needed, and turn knob clockwise to tighten and secure placement.

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