Patent ID: 8777958
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A tool for delivering a bone attachment member, comprising: a first clamp member comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a clamping surface and a releasable prosthesis attachment assembly; a second clamp member comprising a proximal end, a distal end and a clamping surface; and a movable drill guide having a drill guide lumen defining a drilling axis and configured to align a drill in a substantially transverse direction with respect to the clamping surface of the first clamp member, the drill guide being movable in a direction perpendicular to the drilling axis without disengagement from the bone attachment member; wherein the first clamp member and second clamp member are attached in a movable relationship having an open position and a closed position, wherein the clamping surfaces of the first clamp member and the second clamp member have a generally opposing orientation in at least the closed position, wherein the clamping surfaces of the first clamp member and the second clamp member are each structured to engage a portion of a bone between the clamping surfaces in the closed position, and wherein the releasable prosthesis attachment assembly is structured to releasably and securely attach the bone attachment member to the first clamp member in both the open position and the closed position.