Head to head transverse connector

US10993746B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Michael E. Finn · Fort Worth, US
• Christopher Harrod · Baton Rouge, US
• Sergey Neckrysh · Chicago, US
• Peter Newton · Powell, US
• Harry Shufflebarger · West Jupiter, US
• Timmon Ark · Charlottesville, US
• Theo Choi · Arlington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 2, 2019
• Grant date: May 4, 2021
• Expiry date: May 2, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2017/8675
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A transverse connector includes a cross member assembly, a first connector assembly, and a second connector assembly. The cross member assembly includes a cross member, a first ring, and a second ring. The cross member has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first ring is receivable on the first end portion of the cross member and the second ring is receivable on the second end portion of the cross member. The first and second connector assemblies are coupled to the first and second rings of the cross member assembly, respectively, to support the cross member between the first and second connector assemblies. The first and second connector assemblies are configured to selectively and releasably secure to bone anchors.