Paragraph Number

175

Next, the puller 1004 is slid along the shaft 902 from the proximal end 904 toward the distal end 906. The puller 1004 is slid until the distal end 1030 contacts the one or more lips 928. Then, the collar 908 is screwed onto the shaft 902 by engaging the external threads 914 within the internal threads of the distal end 932 of the collar 908. At this stage of assembly, the external threads 1032 of the puller 1004 may or may not engage the internal threads 1018 of the carriage 1002. Also at this stage, the inserter 900 / tensioner 1000 is ready for use in a surgical procedure.

Added by DJM 9 2021