Paragraph 175
Paragraph 175
Application
Cross-fixation guide
Matter Number
IPP-0050-US35 nextremity
Paragraph Number
175
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
IPP-0050-US35 nextremity
Reference Case 2
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Created
12/2/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
12/2/21, 12:00 AM
Id
6,157
Content
In certain embodiments, the pivot member 2024 includes a lock mechanism 2030. The lock mechanism 2030 enables a user to change the superior and/or inferior orientation to a desired superior and/or desired inferior orientation and then secure the pivot member 2024 to retain the desired orientation of the cross fixation insertion axis relative to the engagement axis 412. Of course, various forms of a lock mechanism 2030 may be used. In one example embodiment, the lock mechanism 2030 may be a knob with a threaded shaft that tightens against the pivot member 2024 to create a press-fit interface within the pivot member 2024 (and/or surfaces the pivot member 2024 and surfaces of the guide body 2014) and thereby maintain a current orientation.
Notes
Added by DJM 12 2021