Caliber

Question 1

Caliber is intended for use in a max of _____ contiguous levels

Answer 1

2 levels

Question 2

Caliber is performed at a contracted height to help reduce what?

Answer 2

Nerve root retraction

Question 3

On a 10-15mm implant _____ turns on the torque limiting driver indicate 1mm of expansion.

Answer 3

1.25

Question 4

What lengths are available with the Caliber implant?

Answer 4

22,26,30

Question 5

List three benefits Caliber offers.

Answer 5

Controlled expansion( continuous)
Maximize expansion
Optimal fit

Question 6

What are the dimensions of the adjustable trials?_____. And what are the expansion ranges for both the parallel and lordotic options?______ and __________?

Answer 6

10-26 are the dimensions for adjustable trials

Expansion range for parallel 7-15
Lordotic expansion are 10-18

Question 7

What is the purpose of the torque limiting feature of the trial and implant?

Answer 7

To protect the implant

Question 8

How far are the markers from the edge of the implant?

Answer 8

2.5mm and 1.5 mm from the side of implant

Question 9

How far out does the set screw sit when the implant is fully collapsed?

Answer 9

3mm

Question 10

List 3 competitive expandable cages:

Answer 10

Spine Wave : Staxx
Medtronic: Wave
Co Align: Acculif

Question 11

Is it ok to impact on insertion handle?

Answer 11

Yes, but not on the torque limiter