ORTHOPEDIC FASTENER APPLICATOR

摘要

A kit for endoscopically applying an orthopedic fastener activated by a proximally moving setting pin. The kit including (a) means for drilling in to bone; (b) an orthopedic fastener including a rivet portion and a setting pin movab ly disposed through the rivet portion, the setting pin having a proximal portio n with an outer surface; (c) applicator means for applying the orthopedic fastener, the applicator including means for grasping the outer surface of the proximal portion of the setting pin; and (d) cannula means for receiving said drilling means and said applicator means.