Patent ID: 7833255
Filing Date: 2010-11-16
Classification: A61B,F16B

Abstract:
1. A fastener for stabilizing multiple bone fragments, comprising: a first portion configured to extend through the multiple bone fragments, the first portion having a cylindrical body including a longitudinal axis, the cylindrical body being curved along its longitudinal axis, a proximal end of the cylindrical body of the first portion having an enlarged head configured to abut an outer surface of one of the bone fragments; and a second portion, the second portion having a cylindrical body including a longitudinal axis, the cylindrical body being curved along its longitudinal axis, a distal end of the second portion being enlarged to abut a distal end of the cylindrical body of the first portion and wherein the second portion is displaceable relative to the first portion and detachably coupleable therewith in a locked position, in which the bone segments are secured; wherein the curved cylindrical body of the second portion is slidingly disposed within and extending substantially throughout the curved cylindrical body of the first portion and wherein the distal end of the cylindrical body of the first portion is configured to be deformed from its longitudinal axis to abut an outer surface of another one of the multiple fragments in response to a tensile force applied to a proximal end of the second portion.