Paragraph Number154
6136
| 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 |
FIG. 54 is a perspective view of an inserter 806 and one embodiment of an engagement member 1000 according to one embodiment, with certain components and/or details omitted for clarity. FIG. 55 is a cross section view of one embodiment of the engagement member 1000 and inserter 1008 of FIG. 54 with certain additional components and/or details included. The engagement member 1000 includes a shaft 1002, a collar 1004, a protrusion 1006, and an inserter 1008. In one embodiment, the shaft 1002 may be cylindrical and include a proximal end 1010 and a distal end 1012 (See FIG. 55). The distal end 1012, or features near the distal end 1012, engage a bone fastener. In certain embodiments, the shaft 1002 may engage the bone fastener directly. Alternatively, or in addition, the shaft 1002 may engage the bone fastener indirectly, by way of an inserter 1008 or other intermediate structure. The shaft 1002 may include threads 1014.
Added by DJM 12 2021