Patent · US Expired

Connector for a spinal fixation member

US6755830B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23References

20Claims

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Assignee

Sofamor S.N.C. · FR

Inventors

Richard Minfelde · Paris, FR
Jean-Francois D'Amore · Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, FR
Philippe Dupont · Le Bouscat, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 5, 2002
Grant date	Jun 29, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Lateral connector with adjustable offset for a connection between a rod and a member for fixation to the spine, comprising a component to be connected to the fixation member and provided with an extension inserted into a second component which comprises a seat for the rod and a way to immobilize the rod and the extension when placed in contact with each other. The first component comprises a head with an opening with a bearing surface of articulation cooperating with a corresponding bearing surface of the fixation member. The second component comprises an orifice for receiving the extension, permitting rotation of the second component about the extension, with the orifice intersecting the bottom of the seat to form a slot.

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