Users Manual

20 | iASSIST 2-Pod Version Surgical Technique
3.4.4 Distal Femoral Cut Validation
1. Remove the Pod attached to the Femoral Reference
and clip it to the Validation Tool.
2. Position the at surface of the Validation Tool onto
the distal femoral cut.
3. Secure the Validation Tool on the distal femoral
cut by gently impacting the captive spikes.
Additionally two 3.5 x 38 mm Hex Head Screw can
be used for more stability.
Warning: Care must be taken when impacting
the spikes of the Validation Tool to avoid
potential interference between the spikes and
the pins used to secure the Femoral Distal Cut
Guide and the Femoral Saw Slot. If interference
is felt, the Validation Tool should be shifted
medio-laterally by 10 mm
For steps 4- 6, follow the feedback on the Pod attached
to the Validation Tool. The iASSIST V2 Tablet will also
Figure 3.4.4
Distal Femur Cut – Validation
provide audio and visual feedback. The number of
degrees to the target range for validation movements
will be displayed on the Tablet. Ensure adequate
stability of the validation tool on the distal femoral cut
by manually holding it in place.
4. Bring the leg into abduction until the green LED
stops blinking and then hold the knee steady until
the acquisition sound is heard.
5. Bring the leg into adduction until the green LED
stops blinking and then hold the knee steady until
the acquisition sound is heard.
6. Bring the leg into neutral position until the green
LED stops blinking and then hold the knee steady
until the acquisition sound is heard.
7. The distal femur cut values are displayed on the
Pod attached to the Femoral Distal Cut Guide and
on the iASSIST V2 Tablet screen.
Abduction
Adduction
Neutral