The 2.0 mm Plate Holding
Trocar Instrument Set
TECHNIQUE GUIDE
Indicated for intraoral
mandible 2.0 mm plate
application
2.0 mm Plate Holding Trocar — Technique
1
Assemble the Plate Holder to
the Trocar Handle
Insert the 2.0 mm Plate Holder [397.312]
into the Trocar Handle [397.310] by placing
the blue tip end of the holder into the
handle.
Snap into place. (Pull hard to remove.)
Determine angle of handle by inserting
the plate holder into one of the four 90°
positions at the end of the handle.
2
Attach the Removable Metal Point
Advance the outer sleeve of the Plate Holder by
turning the knurled ring in a clockwise direction
(this protects the opening of the Plate Holder).
Attach the Removable Metal Point [397.317]
to the tip of the sleeve.
2
knurled ring
3
Insert the Plate Holding Trocar
Make a percutaneous stab incision and insert
the Plate Holding Trocar.
Remove the metal point from inside the
oral cavity.
(Use caution when removing the sharp metal point.)
4
Attach the Cheek Retractor Blade
To attach the Cheek Retractor Blade [397.313],
insert the end of the Cheek Retractor between
the handle and the knurled locking nut
(see inset). To secure, tighten the knurled
locking nut of the Trocar Handle.
Plate placement can be initiated.
knurled locking nut
3
5
Secure the plate to the
Plate Holder
To initiate this step, retract the outer sleeve
by turning the knurled ring counter-clockwise. (This exposes the opening of the
plate holder.)
knurled ring
Position the Plate Holder over the plate
hole. Turn the knurled ring clockwise
to secure.
Determine optimal plate placement.
6
Secure the plate to the bone
Place the 1.5 mm Drill Guide [397.325]
through the Trocar Handle and Plate
Holder.
Drill with a 1.5 mm drill bit. Measure
and insert the proper length screw. *
Release the Plate Holder from the plate
by turning the knurled ring counterclockwise. Move the Plate Holder to
grasp another plate hole through the
same percutaneous incision.
* Do not use a screwdriver holding
sleeve to insert the screw.
4
Features of the 2.0 mm Plate Holding Trocar
• A transbuccal trocar which holds a 2.0 mm plate in place
during percutaneous mandibular fracture fixation.
• Unique design facilitates extraoral attachment and release of
the Plate Holding Trocar from the 2.0 mm plate using a
twisting motion.
• Easy-to-use instrumentation which minimizes extensive
operative exposure.
• For use with the following Synthes 2.0 mm plates*:
Straight Narrow Plates, 4, 6, and 8 hole [449.004–449.008],
Curved Narrow Plates, 4 and 6 hole [449.014 and 449.016],
Adaption Plate, 20 holes [449.020],
Straight Broad Plates, 4, 6, and 8 hole [449.024– 449.028],
Curved Broad Plates, 4 and 6 hole [449.025 and 449.027].
* The 2.0 mm Plate Holding Trocar can only be used with round
holes. It is not compatible with dynamic compression holes.
Instrumentation
2.0 mm Plate
Holding Trocar
397.312
Removable Metal
Point
397.317
1.5 mm Drill Guide
397.325
Cheek Retractor
Blade
397.313
1
Trocar Handle
397.310
The 2.0 mm Plate Holding Trocar
Instrument Set
[115.675]
Product Information
304.688
397.310
397.312
397.313
397.317
397.325
Instrument Tray
(includes 304.686, 304.687,
304.688T and 304.688M)
Trocar Handle
2.0 mm Plate Holding Trocar
Cheek Retractor Blade
Removable Metal Point
1.5 mm Drill Guide
Additionally Available
304.686
304.687
304.688T
304.688M
Universal Tray, bottom
Universal Tray, lid
Silicone Instrument Insert for Universal Tray
Silicone Instrument Mat for Universal Tray
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