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US 12,594,108 B2Granted
Systems and methods for intramedullary nail implantation
AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsMark Rossney, David E. Laird, Sr.
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Abstract
Intramedullary nails, aiming guide assemblies, and methods. The aiming guide assembly can include an aiming guide having a collet and a connection bolt configured to engage a connection bolt driver. The connection bolt may be self-retaining and engage with the connection bolt driver in a manner to prevent unintentional disengagement.
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A system for inserting fasteners into a bone, the system comprising:
- an aiming guide assembly including an aiming guide, and a sleeve, the sleeve coupled to the aiming guide;
- wherein the aiming guide assembly is configured to support a plurality of fasteners inserted through the sleeve and into bone;
- wherein the sleeve includes multiple openings to receive the plurality of fasteners;
- wherein the sleeve includes a ratcheting mechanism on an outer surface that engages with a ratchet assembly of the aiming guide to cause the sleeve to advance into tissue.
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A system for inserting fasteners into a bone, the system comprising:
- an aiming guide assembly including an aiming guide, and a sleeve, the sleeve coupled to the aiming guide;
- wherein the aiming guide assembly is configured to support a first fastener and a second fastener inserted through the sleeve and into bone;
- wherein the sleeve includes at least a first opening and a second opening to receive the first fastener and the second fastener,
- wherein the aiming guide includes a ratchet mechanism configured to cause the sleeve to advance into tissue.
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A system for inserting fasteners into a bone, the system comprising:
- an aiming guide assembly including an aiming guide, and a sleeve, the sleeve coupled to the aiming guide;
- wherein the aiming guide assembly is configured to support a first fastener and a second fastener inserted through the sleeve and into bone;
- wherein the sleeve includes at least a first opening and a second opening to receive the first fastener and the second fastener,
- wherein the aiming guide includes a ratchet mechanism configured to cause the sleeve to advance into tissue;
- wherein the sleeve is a unitary body;
- wherein the sleeve comprises a first part and a second part, the first part includes the first opening and the second part includes the second opening, the first and second openings configured to receive the first fastener and the second fastener;
- wherein the first opening and the second opening are parallel.
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