Zimmer Transverse Rod Connector / Rod Bender | Spinal Fixation | 07.00469.001 | Reusable

The Zimmer 07.00469.001 is a high-precision spinal instrument engineered for the intraoperative contouring and alignment of stabilization rods and transverse connectors (cross-links). As a core component of Zimmer Biomet’s posterior spinal fixation suites, this tool provides the mechanical leverage required to shape titanium or cobalt-chrome rods to the patient’s specific sagittal and coronal spinal curvatures.

Beyond standard bending, the 07.00469.001 is specifically designed to facilitate the exact fitment of transverse connectors. By allowing for subtle, controlled adjustments to the rod interface, it ensures that cross-links can be seated without introducing prestress or "cantilever" forces into the pedicle screw-to-bone interface—critical for the long-term success of multi-segment fusions.

Key Specifications

• Manufacturer: Zimmer Biomet

• Model / REF: 07.00469.001

• Product Type: Transverse Rod Connector / Rod Bender

• Material: Heavy-Duty Surgical Stainless Steel

• Compatibility: Optimized for 3.5mm to 6.0mm Spinal Rods

• Application: Manual High-Torque Contouring & Cross-Link Alignment

• Cleaning: Fully Autoclavable / Reusable

Technical & Clinical Advantages

• Precision Cold-Contouring: The bending fulcrum is engineered to distribute pressure evenly across the rod’s surface. This prevents "notching" or surface galling, which is vital for maintaining the fatigue life of high-strength spinal implants.

• Transverse Connector Alignment: This tool is specifically shaped to reach around existing constructs to adjust the rod’s orientation. This ensures that transverse connectors (cross-links) sit flush against the longitudinal rods, maximizing the rotational stability of the entire construct.

• High-Leverage Mechanical Advantage: The handles are designed to multiply manual force, allowing for the smooth bending of rigid cobalt-chrome or titanium rods with minimal physical strain on the surgical team.

• Enhanced Sagittal Balance Support: Facilitates the creation of complex anatomical curves required for lordosis or kyphosis restoration in scoliosis correction and deformity surgery.

• Zimmer Industrial Forging: Built to withstand the extreme torque required in spinal reconstruction, the 07.00469.001 maintains its pivot-point integrity and alignment through years of heavy clinical use.

Applications

• Posterior Spinal Fusion: Contouring rods for lumbar, thoracic, or cervical stabilization.

• Scoliosis & Deformity Correction: Shaping rods to match complex, multi-planar anatomical templates.

• Cross-Link Installation: Adjusting rod spacing or orientation to facilitate the secure seating of transverse connectors.

• Revision Spine Surgery: On-the-fly adjustment of existing hardware to accommodate new modular components.

Condition & Quality Assurance

• Status: Used – Good Usable Condition.

• Maintenance: This instrument shows visible signs of professional use (minor surface scuffs or cosmetic "tray wear" consistent with standard hospital processing), but it remains fully functional. The bending fulcrum is crisp, the handles are perfectly aligned, and the stainless steel is free of pitting or structural fatigue.

• Professional Standards: With over 25 years of experience in surgical instrumentation and hospital materials, Primis Medical ensures all Zimmer spinal tools are function-verified and ultrasonically cleaned prior to shipment.

Shipping & Handling

• Secure Logistics: Shipped in protective, padded packaging to ensure the high-torque bending head and handle alignment remain in factory-standard condition during transit.

• Fast Dispatch: Ships within 1 business day.