Patent ID: 9301783
Filing Date: 2016-04-05
CPC Classification: A61B

Claim Text:
1. A device for fixation of a bone fracture comprising: a. at least one distal pin assembly configured to engage a first bone fragment, said distal pin assembly comprising (i) a screw portion having a distal end configured to engage the first bone fragment and a proximal end, (ii) a support sheath portion having a distal end configured to engage the first bone fragment, wherein the support sheath portion defines an elongated channel in which the proximal end of the screw portion is disposed, and (iii) a cap portion connecting said proximal end of said screw portion to said support sheath portion; b. at least one proximal pin assembly configured to engage a second bone fragment, said proximal pin assembly comprising (i) a screw portion having a distal end configured to engage the second bone fragment and a proximal end, (ii) a support sheath portion having a distal end configured to engage the second bone fragment, wherein the support sheath portion defines an elongated channel in which the proximal end of the screw portion is disposed, and (iii) a cap portion configured to attach said proximal end of said screw portion to said support sheath portion; and c. a rail bar system configured to connect said cap portion of said distal pin assembly to said cap portion of said proximal pin assembly.