US Patent 9474887 Surgical implement guide assembly and methods

Features of guides and surgical implements, which may be utilized together in various assemblies, are disclosed. Surgical implements or other devices within the scope of this disclosure may include a circumferentially grooved knob. The knob may be configured to receive a portion of a guide. Further, a clip may be configured to releasably secure the guide to the surgical implement. The clip may be coupled to the knob, for example, by a strap rotatably coupled to the knob. The knob may also define a stop-ledge configured as an abutment for the guide. The knob may also define a central passageway, which may also be surrounded by a hollow hub, for receiving an additional surgical implement or device.