Spinal fixation system having a low profile lockable connector
US12245794B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A low profile spinal fixation system for use in securing a spinal rod to a vertebra using a lockable bone screw connector. The connector is configured to be removably connected to the head of a bone screw, and a spinal rod can then be used to physically connect a first vertebra to a second vertebra. The spinal rod is locked to the bone screw by use of a compressible upper collet.
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