Patent ID: 8764804
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone fastener comprising: a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a cavity; a carrier disposed in fixed engagement with the inner surface and including at least one arm defining a proximal face, the at least one arm having a lateral opening; a pivoting member being disposed with the carrier and relatively moveable therefrom, the pivoting member defining an implant cavity with the proximal portion, the pivoting member having at least one projection that extends through the lateral opening; a distal portion defining a longitudinal axis and being configured to penetrate tissue; and a first coupling member, wherein the proximal portion is rotatable relative to the distal portion in a first plane of a body and the pivoting member is rotatable relative to the proximal portion in a second plane of the body, and the first coupling member is engageable with the proximal face such that the carrier engages the distal portion to fix the bone fastener in an orientation.