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Transverse connector for rod-based spinal implants

US8137388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

Orthopaedic International, Inc. · PH

Inventors

Jude L. Sasing · Quezon, PH
Edwin C. Madera · Caloocan, PH
Boy Midas H. Firme · Goornong, AU
Agustin G. Morales · Balamban, PH
Jose Martin S. Paiso · Las Piñas, PH
Adrian Catbagan · Quezon, PH
Ramon B. Gustilo · Eden Prairie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 18, 2009
Grant date	Mar 20, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal implant system is provided for correcting spinal abnormalities. The system involves connectors configured to fit over spinal implant rods, a transverse rod, and a locking member for fixing each connector to the spinal implant rod and transverse rod. The connector is configured such that when the locking member is in a first position, the transverse rod is temporarily fixed to the connector, and when the locking member is in a second position, both the transverse rod and spinal implant rod are fixed to the connector.

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