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Offset rods, offset rod connectors, and related methods

US10492835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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169References

29Claims

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Assignee

Medos International Sarl · CH

Inventors

Kevin Lee · Canton, US
Ben Johnston · Quincy, US
Frank Spratt · Bridgewater, US
Samuel Jacobs · Acton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 19, 2016
Grant date	Dec 3, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7082
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods that allow a rod to be offset in a relatively small amount of space are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a plate-type connector having a reduced thickness suitable for insertion into a small space, e.g., between adjacent bone anchors. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a curved connector that conforms to adjacent bone anchors and likewise has a reduced thickness.

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