Patent ID: 8414583
Filing Date: 2013-04-09
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An intramedullary implant for use between two bones or bone fragments, the implant comprising: a one-piece body having an elongated shape, the body having opposing first and second ends, each of the ends having a longitudinal axis therethrough and an anchor zone for anchoring to a respective bone part, wherein the anchor zone of the first end is threaded and has a generally cylindrical shape and the anchor zone of the second end has a flat cross-section in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof, and wherein the anchor zone of the second end has a plurality of outwardly projecting teeth forming a portion of the flat cross-section thereof, at least a first tooth of the plurality of teeth being spaced from a second tooth of the plurality of teeth in a direction along the longitudinal axis of the second end, and at least the first tooth facing in a direction opposite a third tooth of the plurality of teeth and the second tooth facing in a direction opposite a fourth tooth of the plurality of teeth.