Patent ID: 6923812
Filing Date: 2005-08-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A clip to interconnect primary and secondary bone zones forming a gap therebetween, comprising a) first and second interfitting clip components, the first component having a first tab to engage a surface of the secondary bone zone the first component having generally Z-shaped configuration, and the second component having a second tab, an arm, and a projection forming a generally Z-shaped configuration, and wherein the second tab and projection extend in directions away from the arm, b) said first and second tabs adapted to engage surfaces defined by said first and second bone zones, and said projection adapted to engage an edge defined by the second bone zone, c) and wherein one of the Z-shaped components extends through and at opposite sides of an opening defined by the other Z-shaped component whereby the interfitting Z-shaped components define a hinge interfit at said opening and substantially at the level of said first tab.