Spinal fixation device and method
US7198627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fixation device and method stabilizers at least one bone of a patient. The device includes a connector with one end defining a screw fixator configured to receive an anchoring screw and a securing cap configured to maintain the screw in the screw fixator.
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