Occipital plate and system for spinal stabilization
US6902565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occipitocervical fixation system includes a plate for securing to the occiput and at least one pre-bent rod. The plate includes holes for receiving bone fasteners, and at least one clamping assembly for retaining a portion of a rod. The clamping assembly is selectively pivotable and lockable in place to fix the position of the rod.
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