Fixation element insertion device

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2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147641

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for attaching fixation elements to bone, having a longitudinal member with a channel extending therein adapted for receiving at least one fixation element. A shaft extends within the channel and is positioned coaxially within at least a portion of the longitudinal member and at least a portion of the shaft is retained within the longitudinal member and a distal end of the shaft is configured and adapted to contact at least a portion of the fixation element received within the longitudinal member. The longitudinal member is moveable with respect to the shaft to drive the fixation element into bone.

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