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7 SURGICAL TECHNIQUE MPFL RECONSTRUCTION Gun Body Rotation 7a 7b If desired, push forward on the blue Knob Lock to allow free rotation of the Gun Body. The Gun Body can now rotate to the desired deployment position for surgeon comfort without disturbing Implant alignment in the tunnel. Push back on the Knob Lock to re-engage with the Gun Knob, preventing further rotation of the Gun Body. Implant Deployment 8a Squeeze the Deployment Trigger while pulling down on the blue Trigger Lock to release the Deployment Trigger. 8b While maintaining slight forward pressure on the Gun, squeeze the Trigger to advance the Bullet into the Sheath. When the Trigger no longer exhibits resistance, the Implant is fully deployed (approximately two pulls of the Trigger). Pearl #5. Be sure to apply slight forward pressure while pulling the Trigger to ensure that the Implant remains seated in the tunnel.