Patent ID: 7144413
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A fixation device for securing one end of a graft to bone, said device comprising: an implant body having first and second ends, the first end having an opening configured to receive an insertion tool and the second end having a recess, wherein the recess is proximal to the opening; and a graft interface member having a graft holding portion and an implant coupling portion having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the coupling portion comprises a snap-fit type connection that is configured to be received and held in the recess to permit the implant body to rotate independently of the graft interface member, the proximal end of the coupling portion is configured to be operably associated with the graft holding portion; wherein the graft holding portion has a central longitudinal axis and is configured and adapted to hold a graft aligned with the central longitudinal axis.