Caliber Study Guide Flashcards
Caliber is intended for is in a maximum of how many contiguous levels?
2
Caliber is used at a contracted height to help reduce what?
nerve root retraction and tissue resection
What lengths are available with the Caliber implants?
22,26,30
What are three benefits of caliber?
nice fit, continuous expansion, easy revision
What are the dimensions of the adjustable trial?
10 x 26
What are the expansion ranges for Lordotic option?
10-18mm
What is the expansion range for the parallel option?
7-15mm
What is the purpose of the torque limiting feature of the trial and implant?
prevent damage to the Implant or trial
How far are the markers from the edge of the implant?
- 5 on the side
2. 5mm front and back
How far out does the set screw sit when the implant is fully collapsed?
3mm
List 3 competitive expandable cages?
staxx, wave, and acculif
is it ok to impact on insertion handle?
yes but not torque limiting driver
Caliber has a lordotic option of ______ degrees ?
15 degrees
Calibers sizers /shavers come in _____ to _______ hts?
7 to17 mm
On a 10-15mm implant 1.25mm turns on the torque limiting driver indicate _____of expansion .
1mm of expansion