Patent ID: 8298234
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An intramedullary nail, comprising: a longitudinally extending member having a proximal region, a distal region, and a central longitudinal axis; the member defining a longitudinal bore and a transverse aperture; and the longitudinal bore being offset from the central longitudinal axis at least in a portion of the proximal region spaced from the transverse aperture, the portion of the proximal region including a non-circular cross-section at least a portion of the proximal region having a non-circular cross-section perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the member, the non-circular cross section excluding the transverse aperture and including the longitudinal bore, the longitudinal bore included in the cross-section having a center that is offset from the central longitudinal axis of the member.