Patent attributes
Systems, instruments, and methods for attaching a head assembly to a fastener are provided. The systems, instruments, and methods may include a surgical instrument. The surgical instrument may include an elongated first member; a first tubular member, in which a portion of the elongated first member is positioned within the first tubular member; a second tubular member, in which the portion of the elongated first member and a portion of the first tubular member are positioned within the second tubular member; and at least one grasping member, in which a portion of the at least one grasping member is pivotably coupled to the first tubular member and another portion of the at least one grasping member is pivotably coupled to the second tubular member. In one or more cases, the at least one grasping member may actuate translation of the first tubular member and the second tubular member.