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TECHNIQUE TIPS FOR INSERTING THE
SPACEMAKER® BREAST BALLOON DISSECTOR
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1Make a small incision (approximately 2cm) and dissect manually
to the desired tissue plane (subglandular or submuscular). It
is important to identify the correct layer prior to insertion
of the SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector. Special Note: If inserting
the SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector into the subglandular
plane, it is necessary to dissect a tunnel the length of the balloon
prior to device insertion.
2 Insert the SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector by slowly advancing
the device until the proximal edge of the balloon is within the
incision. Do not force.
3 Close the suction outlet and connect either the air bulb or 60cc
syringe to luer tip fitting.
4 Inflate the SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector slowly, monitoring
the inflation process to insure that the balloon opens completely.
After the SPACEMAKER Surgical Balloon Dissector is inflated to
the maximum recommended fill volume, it may then be left in place
temporarily to assess symmetry .
5 Repeat steps 1-4 for the contralateral breast with a new balloon
cartridge.
6 Assess pocket dissection and symmetry with both balloons in place.
7 Deflate the SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector by opening the
suction outlet and remove slowly once completely deflated. (Normal
wall suction may be attached to the suction outlet for quicker
evacuation).
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Cartridge Loading
1 Orient the guide rod with the GSI logo face up.
2 Insert the guide rod into the cartridge, aligning the pin on the
guide rod with the slot located on the cartridge.
3 Snap the cartridge firmly in place, which will lock it in place
on the guide rod.
Cartridge Removal
1 Grasp the SPACEMAKER Surgical Balloon Dissector guide rod handle
with one hand and the white plastic collar of the cartridge with
the other.
2 Separate the cartridge from the guide rod by pulling the cartridge
off the guide rod, dislodging the cartridge from the guide rod
pin.
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PSD1914
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SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector
2 transaxillary breast balloons / patient (900cc) |
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PSD1916
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SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector
2 small breast balloons / patient (600cc) |
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PSD1915
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SPACEMAKER Breast Balloon Dissector
2 large breast balloons / patient (1000cc)
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