Branch connector for spinal fixation systems
US5601554A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for cross bracing a first spine rod and a second spine rod. The connector comprises a cross brace, upper saddles and connectors for connecting the upper saddles and cross brace to the first and second spine rods to thereby cross brace the first and second spine rods. Lower saddles are integrally formed at opposite ends of the cross brace to mate with the upper saddles in gripping the spine rods.
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