Patent ID: 8051797

Claim:
A device, comprising: a substantially cylindrical housing having a longitudinal length and having proximal and distal ends; a first bushing coupled to the distal end of the housing; a guidewire partially inserted through the housing, the guidewire having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the guidewire remains free and is not located within the housing; a second bushing attached to the distal end of the guidewire; a knob slideably disposed about the proximal end of the housing and configured to slide a predetermined distance along an outer surface of the housing; a guide pipe, coupled to the knob, and disposed within the housing, wherein the guidewire passes through the guide pipe; and a locking guide disposed within the housing and having an opening through which the guidewire passes, wherein the guide pipe extends through the locking guide when the knob is moved toward the distal end of the housing.