Bone fixation member systems and methods of use

摘要

A bone fixation member can be configured to secure first and second bone segments of a target bone together in a compressed approximated position. The bone fixation member can include a strap made of a first material, a locking head extending from a proximal end of the strap, and a leader portion extending from a distal end of the strap. The locking head can have a housing and a strap receiving slot that extends through the housing, slot is configured to receive a distal end of the strap. The housing can be tapered such that a distal end of the housing has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of a proximal end of the housing. The leader portion can be configured to be more flexible than the strap. The leader portion can be made of a second material that is different than the first material.

主权项

1. A bone fixation kit comprising at least one bone fixation member that is configured to compress first and second bone segments in an approximated position, the at least one bone fixation member comprising:
an elongate strap defining a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, the elongate strap made of at least a first material and having a plurality of teeth, the elongate strap including a metal insert disposed at the distal end; a locking head that extends from the proximal end of the strap, the locking head having a housing, a strap receiving slot that extends through the housing, and a toothed locking member that extends into the strap receiving slot such that when the strap is inserted through the strap receiving slot in an insertion direction, the toothed locking member engages at least one of the teeth to prevent the strap from translating through the strap receiving slot in a direction that is opposite the insertion direction; a leader portion that extends from the distal end of the strap, wherein the leader portion is made of at least a second material that is different than the first material, such that the leader portion is more flexible than the strap; and a needle that extends from the leader portion such that the leader portion is connected between the strap and the needle.