Patent ID: 8672985
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: A61B,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastener for stabilizing multiple bone fragments, comprising: a first portion having a threaded outer surface configured to extend through and engage the multiple bone fragments; a second portion connected to the first portion defining a longitudinal axis therebetween; and an anchor pivotally mounted between two spaced apart arms of the second portion, the anchor having a convex upper surface and a planar lower surface configured for engagement with a surface of at least one of the multiple bone fragments, wherein the anchor is disposable between a first insertion position such that the planar surface of the anchor is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis and a second anchoring position such that the planar surface of the anchor is transverse to the longitudinal axis so as to secure the bone segments, wherein the first and second portions are displaceable relative to one another to reach a locked position after rotation of the anchor to the second anchoring position.