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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What is claimed is:
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.
Timeline
Filed
03/12/2026Published
07/16/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(3)
A61B 17/88:Methods or means for implanting or extracting internal fixation devices
A61B 17/90:Guides therefor
A61B 17/92:Impactors or extractors, e.g. for removing intramedullary devices