Paragraph Number131
6113
| Application | Cross-fixation guide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity | Reference Case 1 | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity |
| Created | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM |
The engagement member 818 may be configured to rotationally couple to an inserter 806. In the illustrative example of FIG. 41, the engagement member 818 includes a pin 836 extending distally from the distal end 822 of the guide body 814 and aligned with the engagement axis 412. In one embodiment, the pin 836 extends distally from an inferior surface 838 of body 814 or the engagement member 818. In one embodiment, the pin 836 is configured to engage a cavity or socket of an inserter 806 connected to the bone fastener 804. In one embodiment, the pin 836 may engage a stepped cavity or a stepped socket of an inserter 806. As described above, the stepped cavity or stepped socket may include a smooth portion and a threaded portion.
Added by DJM 12 2021