Patent ID: 8480677
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A kit for treating a proximal humeral fracture comprising: a humeral implant comprising at least one hole defined therethrough; a longitudinal member configured to be at least partially received within the humeral shaft, wherein the longitudinal member comprises at least one hole defined therethrough, wherein at least a portion of the longitudinal member comprising the at least one hole is configured to be received within the humeral shaft; a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly comprises at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to align with the at least one hole of the longitudinal member and guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the at least one hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with the at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the longitudinal member and the jig assembly are configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft; and a fin clamp assembly comprising at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to align with the at least one hole in the humeral implant and the at least one hole in the humeral shaft after removing the longitudinal member from the humeral shaft, wherein the fin clamp assembly is further configured to be coupled to the humeral implant.