Dorsal adjusting multi-rod connector

US7803174B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

• Francis Denis · Minneapolis, US
• Timothy A. Garvey · Edina, US
• Joseph H. Perra · Shoreview, US
• Manuel Pinto · Minnetonka, US
• James Schwender · Edina, US
• Ensor Transfeldt · Edina, US
• Michael S. Veldman · Memphis, US
• William Alan Rezach · Covington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 4, 2005
• Grant date: Sep 28, 2010
• Expiry date: Aug 16, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/705
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An orthopedic implant is disclosed having at least one passage for an elongated member that is compressible. In certain embodiments, multiple compressible elongated member passages may be provided, or an elongated member passage may be U-shaped and closable by a closure member. Split ring members may be provided in compressible passages and around elongated members. A bone anchor may be connected to the implant so that locking the anchor to the implant compresses one or more of the elongated member passages.