Spinal stabilizing system
US8016862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone stabilizing system includes a collar that has a tubular sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface each extending between a first end and an opposing second end, the interior surface at least partially bounding a longitudinal passage extending therethrough. The collar also includes a pair of opposing spaced apart channels transversely extending through the sidewall at the first end thereof and a pair of spaced apart bayonet prongs projecting from the first end of the tubular sidewall. A screw has a threaded portion and a head disposed on an end thereof, the head of the screw being disposed within the longitudinal passage of the collar. A locking cap has a hole extending therethrough and a pair of spaced apart bayonet slots formed thereon, the bayonet slots being configured to receive and engage with the pair of bayonet prongs.
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