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Head to head transverse connector

US11911077B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims

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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	Apr 5, 2021
Grant date	Feb 27, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 23, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/8675
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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