Systems and methods for a pedicle screw assembly with anchor deployment
US11419651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/8655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of a pedicle screw assembly disclosed herein include a pedicle screw configured for engaging with bone tissue. The pedicle screw includes a body defining a plurality of channels through the body of the screw and in communication with a plurality of respective distal openings defined along the screw body. The pedicle screw assembly further includes an anchor defining a plurality of anchor members which are configured to be received at least partially through the plurality of channels and the plurality of respective distal openings to further engage the pedicle screw to the bone tissue.
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