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The drive coupler 1088 is connected to the drive shaft 1082 at the proximal end 1084. The drive coupler 1088 can be any of a variety of existing couplers suitable for connecting a tool that can rotate the driver 1080 about its longitudinal axis, move the driver 1080 axially, or transmit an axial force through the driver 1080. In one embodiment, the drive coupler 1088 is a conventional Association for Osteosynthesis (AO) quick connect having a D-shaped cross section and a groove for engaging a driving mechanism. The drive mechanism (not shown) may be a manual mechanism such as a handle adapted to engage the drive coupler 1088 or a powered mechanism, such as a drill.

Added by DJM 9 2021