Anchor-in-anchor system for use in bone fixation

US9060808B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Tom Overes · Langendorf, CH
• Robert Frigg · Wayne, US
• Silas Zurschmiede · Grenchen, CH
• Andreas Appenzeller · Biel, CH
• Jamie Manos · West Chester, US
• Daniel Vennard · Clayton, US
• Edward J. McShane, III · Collegeville, US
• Joshua McManus · Exton, US
• Thomas Keyer · Irwin, US
• Eric McDivitt · Schwenksville, US
• Joseph Capozzoli · West Chester, US
• Lawton Laurence · Phoenixville, US
• Justin Coppes · Raynham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 9, 2010
• Grant date: Jun 23, 2015
• Expiry date: Dec 28, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/8605
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An anchor-in-anchor fixation system is provided for securing underlying structure, such as bone. The fixation system includes a first bone anchor having a shaft for fixation to underlying bone, and a head that defines an internal bore. A second bone anchor extends through the bore and into underlying bone. A fixation assembly is also provided that includes one or more fixation systems coupled to an auxiliary attachment member configured for long bone fixation, spinal fixation, or fixation of other bones as desired.