Connection system between a spinal rod and a transverse bar
US7666210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for connecting a spinal osteosynthesis rod and a crossbar include a passage for receiving the crossbar and hinge mounted jaws for clamping the rod. A locking device biases the crossbar against the jaws. A return spring pulls the jaws relatively close to one another independently of the crossbar such that the jaws may clamp the osteosynthesis rod to ensure a stable mounting of the connection system to the osteosynthesis rod.
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