Final answer:
The statement is true; the AR-1949 Spear used with the 2.9 PushLock and 3.0 SutureTak systems is also compatible with the new 2.9 SHORT PushLock, with only the drill requiring a change. Option A is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the compatibility of surgical instruments in an orthopedic setting. Specifically, the AR-1949 Spear is used for orthopedic procedures alongside the 2.9 PushLock and 3.0 SutureTak system.
If it is asked whether the same AR-1949 Spear would continue to be usable with the new 2.9 SHORT PushLock, and the only change required is the drill, then the statement is True.
It is common in medical device usage that certain components can remain usable across different, but related, system models or versions. The new drill bit presumably accommodates the shorter length of the 2.9 SHORT PushLock, while the spear does not need to vary as it is compatible with the anchoring mechanism's design.
The statement in the question is True.
The AR-1949 Spear for the 2.9 PushLock and 3.0 SutureTak can continue to be used with the new 2.9 SHORT PushLock, but only the drill needs to be changed.
This indicates that the AR-1949 Spear is compatible with both the 2.9 PushLock and the 2.9 SHORT PushLock, and the only difference is the type of drill used with it.