BONE FIXATION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, KITS, AND METHODS

Various temporary fixation devices, fixation systems and kits, and methods of fixing a bone plate to a bone are described. A temporary fixation device includes a wire member and a retaining member. The wire member has a proximal end, a distal end, a flange disposed between the proximal end and the distal end, a first portion extending from the proximal end to the flange and defining a first outer diameter, and a second portion extending from the distal end toward the flange and defining a second outer diameter and a second portion outer surface. The retaining member defines an inner passageway and can be disposed on the second portion of the wire member such that the retaining member is movable along the second portion of the wire member, from the distal end to the flange. The elongate member comprises a first material and the stopping member comprises a second material that is different from the first material.