Patent ID: 6951561
Filing Date: 2005-10-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic fixation device, comprising: an elongate body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a distal anchor on the distal end; a retention structure on the elongate body, proximal to the anchor; and a proximal anchor, moveably carried by the elongate body, the proximal anchor comprising a tubular sleeve and a radially outward extending head; at least one complementary retention structure on the proximal anchor configured for permitting proximal movement of the elongate body with respect to the proximal anchor but resisting distal movement of the elongate body with respect the proximal anchor; and a washer that is angularly moveable with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubular sleeve, the washer having aperture that is elongated with respect to a first axis such that the washer permits greater angular movement with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tubular sleeve in a plane containing the first axis.