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In certain embodiments, one or more surfaces of the engagement member 1000 that contact one or more surfaces of the inserter 1008 and/or bone fastener may form an engagement interface. As used herein, an "interface" refers to an area, a boundary, or a place at which two separate and/or independent structures, members, apparatus, assemblies, components, and/or systems join, connect, are coupled, or meet and act on, or communicate, mechanically or electronically, with each other. In certain embodiments, "interface" may refer to a surface forming a common boundary of two bodies, spaces, structures, members, apparatus, assemblies, components, or phases. (search "interface" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 15 Nov. 2021. Modified.) In certain embodiments, the term interface may be used with an adjective that identifies a type or function for the interface. For example, an engagement interface may refer to one or more structures that interact or connect to mechanically join or connect two separate structures, each connected to a side of the interface.

Added by DJM 12 2021