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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
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Content

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.

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Added by DJM 12 2021