Transverse connector for rod-based spinal implants
US7569069B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant system is provided for correcting spinal abnormalities. The system involves connectors configured to fit over spinal implant rods, a transverse rod, and a locking member for fixing each connector to the spinal implant rod and transverse rod. The connector is configured such that when the locking member is in a first position, the transverse rod is temporarily fixed to the connector, and when the locking member is in a second position, both the transverse rod and spinal implant rod are fixed to the connector.
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