Patent ID: 8795342
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An implant for osteosynthesis, for immobilizing and stabilizing tubular bones, the implant comprising: a first implant component having at least one clamp element configured to attach the first implant component to a tubular bone by arranging the at least one clamp element at least partly around the tubular bone and by applying pressure to the clamp element, so that the at least one clamp element partly encloses the tubular bone; and a second implant component; wherein the first implant component has a connection section adapted to receive the second implant component and to immobilize the second implant component in a position that is adjustable relative to the first implant component; wherein the connection section comprises a guide device constructed and arranged to guide the second implant component as the second implant component is being positioned relative to the first implant component; wherein the guide device is constructed and arranged to permit movement of the second implant component relative to the first implant component only in one dimension relative to a longitudinal axis of the connection section when the second component is being positioned relative to the first implant component; wherein the guide device comprises a clamp structure that at least partially encloses a portion of the second implant component, the clamp structure comprising two prongs; wherein the implant further comprises a toothed structure formed at an edge of the clamp structure, the toothed structure being adapted to mesh with a corresponding structure formed at the second implant component; and wherein the second implant component is attached to the first implant component by pressing the prongs together.