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| 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 |
Rotation of the pivot member 2024 may change the orientation of the fixation axis 420. In one embodiment, a user may use the pivot member 2024 to orient the cross fixation insertion axis 420 from a perpendicular orientation in relation to the engagement axis 412 to a superior orientation 2026. Alternatively, or in addition, in one embodiment, a user may use the pivot member 2024 to orient the cross fixation insertion axis 420 from a perpendicular orientation (or any superior or inferior orientation) in relation to the engagement axis 412 to an inferior orientation 2028. In this manner, a user can use the pivot member 2024 to pivot the cross fixation insertion axis 420 to any of an infinite number of superior and/or inferior orientations.
Added by DJM 12 2021