CoLink® Bone Graft Harvester Surgical Technique

Harvesting Technique
- Surgeons are to use standard techniques for incision and exposure of the harvesting site.
- Attach the AO-quick connect end of the Bone Graft Harvester to power drill connection.
- Drill the Bone Graft Harvester at a low speed to the desired depth into the exposed site. Take care to remain in cancellous bone and not over-penetrate bicortically. For best result, lower drilling speed or using the ream setting.
- Remove the device from the bone.
Bone Graft Removal Technique
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Tribio™ Backfill Plug Technique
Closing Technique - Closure is performed per surgeon preference.
- Use the corresponding-sized backfill plugs to fill the void left by the Bone Graft Harvester (5.5mm dia. for the 6mm Harvester, and 7.5mm dia. for the 8mm Harvester).
- Fully insert the backfill plug into the harvested hole. The material will rapidly absorb the surrounding blood and other fluids and will be replaced by bone over time.
Closing Technique - Closure is performed per surgeon preference.