Rivet for attaching objects.

摘要

The expandable rivet assembly for attaching metallic or synthetic plates and sutures to bones includes a rivet (2) and puller (4) where the puller is pulled to expand the rivet. A stop (14) is provided in the rivet (2) to set an upper limit to the expansion of the rivet (2) by the puller (4). This rivet (2) is useful in material of varying density, and has slots (24) on the side and a contoured surface (18) to initiate bending at a desired location.