Nail extraction kit and method

Details Nail extraction kit and method Nail extraction kit and method

1995-07-31

1998-06-16

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 62, 606 67, A61B 1758

Patent

active

057661804

ABSTRACT:
A kit and method for retrieving a broken intramedullary nail from a medullary canal uses a first wire with a shaped tip and one or more second wires with substantially smooth tips. The first and second wires are extended through the broken nail. The wires are then wedged against the mouth of the intramedullary nail. A handle provided on the free end of the first wire is used to retrieve the intramedullary nail.

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