MULTI-FUNCTION DRIVER INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED METHODS

MULTI-FUNCTION DRIVER INSTRUMENTS AND RELATED METHODS

Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single...

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Hauptverfasser: Hassan, Areeb, McMahon, Peter, Mellor, Grant, Talis, Joanna, Spratt, Frank, Erramilli, Seetal
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Multi-function driver instruments and related methods are disclosed herein, e.g., for applying a fastener to a bone anchor. In some embodiments, a single instrument can include features for driving multiple different types of fasteners, independently driving multiple different components of a single fastener assembly, and so forth, with the instrument being switchable between multiple operating modes to select the feature needed for a particular function. The instrument can include features for retaining a fastener to the instrument, e.g., during initial insertion of the fastener.