Patent ID: 6312259
Filing Date: 2001-11-06
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
An implant for providing an anchor in bone tissue, the implant comprising a retention portion for implanting into the bone tissue, the retention portion including at least one retention member for retaining the implant in a prepared hole in the bone tissue and including an insertion end; an abutment portion extending from the retention portion opposite the insertion end and having a larger diameter than the retention portion, the abutment portion for passing through soft tissue on the bone tissue; a stop portion extending from the abutment portion for contacting a member attached to the implant; an attachment groove for receiving at least one of rubber bands, wires, and springs, said groove having a reduced diameter with respect to said abutment portion and including an attachment surface for attaching at least one member connectable to another structure; a top portion having a diameter greater than the attachment groove; and at least one hole through the implant in the attachment groove.