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Top-tightening side-locking spinal connector assembly

US7575587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26References

18Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Alan Rezach · Cordova, US
Mathew M. Morrison · Cordova, US
David L. Brumfield · Collierville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2005
Grant date	Aug 18, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Connector assemblies are provided to couple an elongate member extending along the spinal column to a bone engaging implant engaged to the spinal column. The connector assembly includes a coupler and a clamping member in the coupler that is movable to secure the implant between the clamping member and the coupler when the elongate member is secured in the coupler with an engaging member engaged to the coupler.

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