Patent ID: 6908465
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A femoral neck fracture fixation device, comprising: an elongate body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a helical anchor on the distal end, the helical anchor being wrapped about a central core which defines a minor diameter of the helical anchor, an outer edge of the helical anchor defining an outer boundary; a first retention structure on the body, proximal to the anchor; and a proximal anchor, moveably carried by the body, wherein the proximal anchor is movable in the distal direction with respect to the body and the retention structure resists proximal movement of the proximal anchor with respect to the body and; wherein the central core includes an axial lumen, the axial lumen extending from the proximal end of the body to the distal end of the body to accommodate placement of the elongate body over a placement wire.