Paragraph Number136
6118
| 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 |
In certain embodiments, each of the sleeves 808a,b,c may include a passage that extends from a proximal end 844a,b,c to a distal end 846a,b,c. The passages within the sleeves 808a,b,c may be sized and configured to accept one or more implants, fasteners, tools, and/or instruments for use in deploying a fixation member. Examples of these implants, fasteners, tools, and/or instruments include but are not limited to a driver 810 coupled to a fixation member 812, a fixation member 812, a drill bit 848, depth gauge 850, a pin 852 which is one example of a temporary fastener 852 (e.g., a K-wire), or the like. FIG. 42 includes examples of implants, fasteners, tools, and/or instruments that may be used with the guide 802. Each of these example implants, fasteners, tools, and/or instruments may be canulated, in certain embodiments.
Added by DJM 12 2021