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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 |
In certain embodiments, deploying the fixation member may also include a surgeon, or other user, confirming an orientation of a cross fixation insertion axis coaxial with the guide member by way of a temporary fastener passed through a pin sleeve positioned within a drill sleeve which is positioned within a fixation member sleeve which is positioned within a passage of the guide member of the guide. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may drill a hole into one of the first bone portion and the second abutting bone portion by way of a bit within the drill sleeve. Next, a surgeon, or other user, may deploy the fixation member into the hole by way of a driver connected to the fixation member within the fixation member sleeve.
Added by DJM 12 2021