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Adjustable length orthopedic fixation device
Assignee: Orthodyne Inc
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Filing: 1998-04-30
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Granted: 2000-02-01
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Expires: 2018-04-30
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to an adjustable length fixation device having a head slidable along the shaft of the fixation device. The head is larger than the shaft and prevents further distal migration of the shaft and may preferably include an external surface for engaging bone to prevent proximal migration of the shaft. The head includes an engagement portion which may be deformed to securely engage the shaft to prevent removal of the head from the shaft. The invention also contemplates a method of insertion which includes inserting the shaft into the bone, sliding the head along the shaft and into engagement with the bone, securely engaging the head to the shaft, and severing the shaft proximal of the head to thereby form a fastener of the required length.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Dean Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:41
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/8863; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/8033; A61B17/8047; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/8685; A61B17/8052; A61B17/8057; A61B17/8605; A61B17/861; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: an elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis; and a head defining an internal channel extending therethrough, said channel having a movable portion movable between a first position and a second position, with said movable portion in said first position, said channel defining a first configuration adapted to slidingly receive at least a portion of said elongated shaft and allow sliding longitudinal movement of said head along said shaft, and with said movable portion in said second position, said channel defining a second configuration adapted to prevent sliding movement of said head in relation to said shaft, wherein said head further includes an outer surface having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a tapered surface configured for projecting into a bone opening, said outer surface further defining a bone engaging surface to inhibit longitudinal movement of said head in relation to the bone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: an elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis; and a head defining an internal channel extending therethrough, said channel having a movable portion movable between a first position and a second position, with said movable portion in said first position, said channel defining a first configuration adapted to slidingly receive at least a portion of said elongated shaft and allow sliding longitudinal movement of said head along said shaft, and with said movable portion in said second position, said channel defining a second configuration adapted to prevent sliding movement of said head in relation to said shaft, wherein said head further includes an outer surface having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a tapered surface configured for projecting into a bone opening, said outer surface further defining a bone engaging surface to inhibit longitudinal movement of said head in relation to the bone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said moveable portion moves between said first position and said second position by deformation of a portion of said head.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said bone engaging surface is a thread.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said bone engagong surface is a series of graduated rings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said head includes an outer surface defining at least one driving surface adapted to engage a driving tool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said driving surface is a slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said head includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface and deformation of said head to move said moveable portion into said second position creates at least one tool engagement surface on said outer surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said channel is a closed cylindrical interior passage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said shaft has a first outer diameter and said head has a second outer diameter, said second diameter larger than said first diameter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said shaft includes a proximal end and distal end, said distal end being threaded.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal axis; and a head defining a channel extending therethrough, said channel adapted to slidably receive said shaft, said head slidable longitudinally along said shaft, said head having means for locking said head to said shaft to prevent longitudinal movement of said head with respect to said shaft wherein said head further includes an outer surface having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a tapered surface configured for projecting into a bone opening, said outer surface further defining a bone engaging surface to inhibit longitudinal movement of said head in relation to the bone.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
109 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: a shaft having a longitudinal axis; and a head defining a channel extending therethrough, said channel adapted to slidably receive said shaft, said head slidable longitudinally along said shaft, said head having means for locking said head to said shaft to prevent longitudinal movement of said head with respect to said shaft wherein said head further includes an outer surface having a proximal end and a distal end, said distal end having a tapered surface configured for projecting into a bone opening, said outer surface further defining a bone engaging surface to inhibit longitudinal movement of said head in relation to the bone.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said shaft includes a proximal portion and distal portion, said distal portion having a bone engaging surface and said head slidable along at least said proximal portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said means for locking is a deformable portion of said head.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said bone engaging surface is a thread.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said bone engaging surface is a series of graduated rings.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said head includes an outer surface defining at least one driving surface adapted to engage a driving tool.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 16, wherein said driving surface is a slot.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 11, wherein said head includes a substantially cylindrical outer surface and deformation of said head to move said moveable portion into said second position creates at least one tool engagement surface on said outer surface.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
115 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: an elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion; a head defining an internal channel and an outer surface defining a thread, said channel having a deformable portion moveable between a first position and a second position, with said deformable portion in said first position, said channel defining a first configuration adapted to slidingly receive at least a portion of said elongated shaft and allow sliding longitudinal movement of said head along said shaft, and with said deformable portion in said second position, said channel defining a second configuration adapted to prevent sliding movement of said head in relation to said shaft.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
115 words
An adjustable length fixation device, comprising: an elongated shaft having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion; a head defining an internal channel and an outer surface defining a thread, said channel having a deformable portion moveable between a first position and a second position, with said deformable portion in said first position, said channel defining a first configuration adapted to slidingly receive at least a portion of said elongated shaft and allow sliding longitudinal movement of said head along said shaft, and with said deformable portion in said second position, said channel defining a second configuration adapted to prevent sliding movement of said head in relation to said shaft.
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