Inventors:
Richard G. MAULDIN - Erie CO, US
W. Carlton RECKLING - Cheyenne WY, US
Scott A. YERBY - Montara CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 17/88, A61B 6/00, A61B 6/12
Abstract:
This application relates generally to guide pins and wires. More specifically, this application relates to guide pins and wires used in medical procedures such as bone fixation or fusion. One embodiment of the guide pin includes a distal end with a ball end cutter. Other embodiments of the guide pin include expandable prongs that can impede further advancement of the guide pin.