Patent ID: 9198699
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A kit for performing a percutaneous insertion of a tibia fixation device comprising: a protective sheath defining an opening at a distal end, an opening at a proximal end, and a passage between, the distal end adapted to engage the proximal end of a tibia, and the distal end including a blunt nose defined by tapered walls terminating at a leading edge, wherein the protective sheath comprises a radiolucent material; a bone fixation member configured with a plurality of apertures for receiving bone engagement members and for receiving an insertion tool; and an insertion tool having an inner shaft movably fixed within an outer sleeve, a distal end of the inner shaft defining a first engagement portion and a distal end of the outer sleeve defining a second engagement portion, the first and second engagement portions sized and shaped to together releasably engage the bone fixation member.