Transverse link for use with a spinal implant system
US5624442A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/86
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a transverse connector member which is used to connect two substantially parallel spinal implant rods. The transverse connector has a first and a second member which includes a clamp comprising a rod receiving recess and top-loaded set screw which cause both a vertical and a horizontal loading of the rod in order to bias the rod into contact with the recess. The set screw is a beveled set screw. In one embodiment, the clamping members are two separate components which provide for an adjustable distance between the clamping members. In another embodiment, the connector is a single unit in which the clamping members have openings in the same direction to facilitate loading the connector onto the rods.
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