Double action external fixation clamp

摘要

An external fixation component includes a capture member defining opposing grooves on opposite lateral sides of the capture member for capture of an element of an orthopedic fixation system. The capture member includes a base and a head coupled to the base to define a component axis that extends through the base and through the head. The base and the head are coupled for relative lateral translation in opposing directions such that the element can be captured by the capture member in either of the opposing grooves.

主权项

1. An external fixation component, comprising:
a capture member defining opposing grooves on opposite lateral sides of the capture member for capture of an element of an orthopedic fixation system, the capture member comprising:
a base; anda head coupled to the base to define a component axis that extends through the base and through the head, wherein, when the capture member is assembled for use, the base and the head are coupled for relative lateral translation in opposing directions toward the opposite lateral sides of the capture member, the base and the head being coupled such that the element can be captured by the capture member in either of the opposing grooves, and wherein, when the capture member is assembled for use, the head and the base are coupled such that relative lateral movement of the head and base in either of the opposing directions substantially opens one of the opposing grooves to admit the element.