Patent ID: 7867251
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone anchor comprising: an anchor body having an outwardly extending, bone engaging formation configured to retain the anchor body within bone, the anchor body defining a path for passage of a member through the anchor body, the anchor body including a restrictor defining an opening having a first portion for permitting passage of the member therethrough, and a second portion for restricting passage of the member therethrough, the second portion including first and second surfaces between which the member is receivable, the first and the second surfaces for restricting passage of the member therethrough by compressing the member between the first and the second surfaces, the restrictor being configured such that movement of the member from the first portion to the second portion to restrict passage of the member through the restrictor is not along the path through the anchor body that the member takes to pass through the anchor body.