Patent ID: 11911281
Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 16:
17. A method for using an implant, comprising:
obtaining the implant, wherein the implant comprises:
a first member;
a second member; and
a coupling member with a first end and a second end, wherein the coupling member comprises:
a body portion with a first end and a second end;
a proximal member positioned at the first end of the coupling member; and
a distal member positioned at the second end of the coupling member, wherein the distal member comprises:
two resilient members extending away from the second end of the coupling member;
at least one channel positioned between the two resilient members; and
a cavity extending into the second end of the coupling member between the two resilient members from the at least one channel;

wherein a ball portion extending away from a first end of the second member is received within the cavity of the distal member of the coupling member;

making an incision to expose a joint with a first bone and a second bone;
preparing the bones for receiving the implant;
inserting the first member into the first bone;
inserting the second member into the second bone;
inserting the first end of the coupling member into the first member to secure the coupling member to the first member;
engaging the second end of the coupling member with the second member; and
closing the incision.