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Implant connectors and related methods

US10321939B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Medos International Sarl · CH

Inventors

Kevin Lee · Canton, US
Christopher Ramsay · West Wareham, US
J. Riley Hawkins · Cumberland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 4, 2016
Grant date	Jun 18, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 4, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/681
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implant connectors and related methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a connector can include a low-profile portion to facilitate use of the connector in surgical applications where space is limited. In some embodiments, a connector can include a biased rod-pusher to allow the connector to “snap” onto a rod and/or to “drag” against the rod, e.g., for provisional positioning of the connector prior to locking.

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