Apparatus for securing a spinal rod system
US7278995B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for securing a spinal rod within an anchoring device, wherein the anchoring device has an open end and a locking cap for securing the spinal rod within the open end. The apparatus includes a handle, an elongated body connected to the handle, a pair of jaws attached to the elongated body, a rod persuader for advancing the rod toward the anchoring device, and a locking shaft for use in locking the locking cap against the anchoring device to secure the spinal rod relative to the anchoring device.
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