Apparatus and methods for separating internal bone fixation device from introducer

摘要

Apparatus and methods for separating an internal bone fixation device from an introducer are disclosed herein. A device (100) for separating an internal bone fixation device (210) from an introducer (201) includes a functional portion (110) having an outer shaft (115) surrounding and controlling operation of a cutting mechanism (105); and a control portion (101) having an actuating mechanism (160) for initiating activation of the outer shaft (115).