A spindle via (525) may be formed through the inner and outer layers.

The separated portion is stripped from the web pin as the pin passes out of the pin pad.

A guide pin may be received in the longitudinal passageway and a measuring device determines how far the guide pin is in the passageway.

The passageway is sized to accommodate axial movement of the bone pin through the passageway while limiting radial movement of the bone pin in the passageway.

A pin connector system includes a pin portion (12) having a first cross-sectional geometry (20), wherein the pin portion passes through a pin passage in a first printed circuit board (16).

There is an elongate pin (436) in the transverse passage (430).

The pin plate which is detachably secured to the housing about the pin contact adjacent the other end of the through passage.

The broach can articulate after passing through the transosseous delivery channel.

When the parts (3, 4) of the broach (2) are telescoped, the passage (19) in the broach (2) is closed.

A sensor is disposed within a pin portion of a feedthrough assembly.

A conductor pin (20) having an axial portion extends through the passage (42).

The pin is equipped with a head with an opening that extends perpendicular to the direction of the pin and is used for guiding a cerclage band or wire therethrough.

A plurality of pockets (20a, 20b, 20d, 20c) are formed through the outer spindle (18) to communicate with a passage for the inner spindle.

A spindle via (525) may be formed through the inner and outer layers.

In one embodiment according to the invention, a prong is disposed within the hollow passageway of the leg.