Patent ID: 6126662
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: A61B,A61C

Abstract:
A kit of assemblable components for implantation into the bone of a mammal for use in distraction osteogenesis comprising:a fixture, a footing and a distracter,said fixture comprising a longitudinally extending body portion with a proximal end and a distal end,said body portion having an exterior surface adapted for contact and integration with bone tissue,said body portion having a generally longitudinally extending bore extending from a proximal opening adjacent said proximal end to a distal opening adjacent said distal end,said footing comprising a proximal surface and a distal surface, said distracter comprising a generally rod-shaped body including a distal end and a proximal end,and said proximal end of said distracter adapted to bear against said footing,and first and second interengaging means on said fixture and said distracter respectively for adjustably locating said fixture relative to said distracter,said distracter having a length so that the distal end of said distracter is within said bore of said fixture when said proximal end of distracter bears against said footing, andsaid fixture having a sealing surface adjacent said distal end of said bore of said fixture for sealing said bore during distraction.