Ancillary for spinal osteosynthesis system and process for implanting a spinal osteosynthesis system using the said ancillary
US6726692B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an ancillary for a spinal osteosynthesis system comprising at least one implant that will be implanted in a spine. The implant comprises accommodation means located approximately along a centerline and that will accommodate at least one rod type connecting element. The ancillary comprises holding means that will cooperate with the said implant, and a manipulation means free to move with respect to the said holding means that will be used to manipulate the said connecting element. The said holding means will be arranged on one side of the accommodation means, and the said manipulation means comprises attachment means that will cooperate with the said implant on the side of the centerline of the accommodation means opposite the accommodation means.This invention also relates to a process for implantation of a spinal osteosynthesis system comprising at least one implant, using an ancillary.
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