*smith&nephew; EP-FIT PLUS™

Optionally: trial reduction using trial
insert (standard 130826–130839/hooded
130850–130857)
Inner section
The trial stem is inserted in the femur after
the femur has been prepared (see cor respond
ing surgical procedure).
Outer section
Disassemble the inserter (130818).
Screw the corresponding size of trial insert
(standard and hooded) into the inner section
of the seating instrument.
Insert the trial insert into the implanted shell.
Unscrew the inner part of the inserter. Check
the seating of the insert in the shell, reduce
and manipulate.
Check the correct positioning of the PE insert
within the shell.
Screw the internal part of the seating instrument
back into the trial insert, then loosen
and remove it through a gentle tilting action.
Thoroughly rinse the implanted shell and carefully remove the bone debris.
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