Anchoring member with packer
US6730093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8695
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchoring member and packer for use in spinal osteosynthesis systems. The anchoring member can accept a connecting element such as a spinal rod, and is adapted for insertion into bone. The packer provides stability to the anchoring member particularly when the anchoring member is not fully engaged to bone. The anchoring member has a head, anchoring means for engagement to bone, and retaining means for retaining the packer against the head. The packer has a through-orifice for receiving the anchoring member and complimentary retaining means for engagement to the head of the anchoring member.
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