Distraction/contraction device for spinal osteosynthesis system
US6749613B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention concerns a distraction and/or contraction device for backbone surgery comprising connectors designed to be fixed to respective vertebral anchoring members, linkup means between said connectors and means for adjusting the distance between said connectors including a pinion assembly and an endless screw.
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