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Liner Impactor
Also called Insert Positioner/Impactor Handle
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An impactor used to seat the acetabular liner (insert) into the metal shell. The exact instrument belongs to the liner's own implant system; Stryker's DART technique shows the Insert Positioner/Impactor Handle.
Primary uses
What this instrument is on the table to do.
Total hip arthroplasty, after the cup (and any screws) are in. The chosen liner is placed in the shell and seated with the liner impactor, following the technique for that liner.
Sizes & variants
The lengths, angles and patterns it comes in.
System specific. Example: Stryker Insert Positioner/Impactor Handle 2111-0000B.
From the field
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