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Methods and devices for the interconnection of bone attachment devices

US7837714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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30References

16Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Troy D. Drewry · Memphis, US
William B. Null · Olive Branch, US
Marc T. Paul · Memphis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 10, 2006
Grant date	Nov 23, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 11, 2028

Classification

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

Abstract

A pair of bone attachment devices and a crosslink device for a spinal fixation system or other implant arrangement is provided that extends between and engages the bone attachment devices with engaging members. The bone attachment devices include a receiver portion and the crosslink device includes a pair of elongated bridging members each having a pivotally attached connector for connecting to the bone attachment devices at various planar elevations. An interconnection device situated between the connectors receives the members and allows translational and rotational adjustment of the members relative to one another.

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