Patent ID: 7635367
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A removable osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments, the clip comprising: at least two straight engagement legs extending parallel to one another in a first direction and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips adapted to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another generally in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the elongated sections having a non-linear outline having a curved shape forming a non-linear deformable region when viewed in a third direction perpendicular to said first and second directions, wherein the elongated sections of the clip receive a force in the first direction in an area of the non-linear deformable region to substantially straighten the non-linear deformable region and cause the proximal insertion tips to pivot, the engagement legs being straight over their entire lengths to the point where they connect to the connecting bridge so that the connecting bridge is adapted to lie substantially flat on the bone tissue when the clip is installed.