TOOL FOR BONE FIXATION DEVICE

摘要

A tool (200) for inserting a bone fixation device (32) is provided. The tool (200) generally includes an elongate outer body (210) and an elongate inner body (250), each having a proximal end (212), a distal end (214), and a longitudinal axis. The tool (200) typically includes a pin-receiving portion (304) at the distal end (214) of the outer body (210) for receiving a proximal pin (26) of a bone fixation device (32). The tool (200) may further include first and second levers (230) pivotally mounted to the inner body (250) at respective pivot axes (236), and each of the levers (230) having a gripping portion (234). The levers (230) preferably include finger engagement portions, wire-gripping portions (232), and are preferably configured to be axially movable relative to the outer body (210). The levers (230) are generally configured such that a proximal force on the finger engagement portions (232) relative to the outer body (210) will cause the gripping portions (234) to close and to move proximally such that a guidewire (150) of a bone fixation device placed between the wire-gripping portions (234) may be gripped and pulled proximally.