Patent ID: 8795363
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable device for use in association with bones in a patient's body, the implantable device comprising: a body constructed of a polymeric material including a trailing end portion, a leading end portion having a leading end, a first side surface, a second side surface, an upper surface and a lower surface, the body further including a central opening extending through the upper surface and the lower surface, the central opening having an internal surface including an internal leading surface, a first internal side surface and a second internal side surface, a first depth defined between the leading end and the internal leading surface, a first spacing defined between the first side surface and the first internal side surface and a second spacing defined between the second side surface and the second internal side surface, the first spacing being substantially the same as the second spacing and the first depth being less than the first spacing, a body width defined between the first side surface and the second side surface and a body length defined between the leading end and a trailing end of the trailing end portion, the body width being greater than the body length; and a first mounting strip constructed of a metallic material connected to the trailing end portion, a first screw hole and a second screw hole extending through the first mounting strip.