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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2005
Joseph H. Contiliano, Somerville, NJ (US);
Yufu LI, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Zhigang LI, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Joseph H. Contiliano, Somerville, NJ (US);
Yufu Li, Bridgewater, NJ (US);
Zhigang Li, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
Ethicon, Inc., Norwood, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a fixation device that includes an elongate shank defining a longitudinal axis and having at least one engaging member for applying the fixation device within tissue and securing the fixation device in the tissue once implanted formed thereon, and a drive head having a proximal end, a distal end and a radial cross-sectional geometry, where the drive head is mated to the elongate shank, and includes at least one anti-rotational member integral therewith. Fixation device kits utilizing the fixation device, and methods of fixation in tissue are also provided.