Anchor and rod connector
US10610268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1602
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of adjusting a distance between a first surgical rod and a second surgical rod includes providing a surgical rod connector having a housing with first and second ends and a longitudinal passage extending between the first end and the second end. The method also includes positioning the first surgical rod in the first end and positioning the second surgical rod in the second end. The method further includes mounting an anchor mechanism to the surgical rod connector and applying a force on the anchor mechanism and a corresponding force on one of the first and second surgical rods to distract the first and second surgical rods relative to one another.
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