Polyaxial transverse connector
US8167908B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7049
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polyaxial transverse connector for stabilizing a portion of the spine. Connector bodies are coupled to rods attached to either side of the spine. Heads of transverse members are positioned in the connector bodies such that they exhibit polyaxial motion. The transverse members may have curves or offsets to accommodate other components or patient anatomy. A connector connects the transverse members and male threaded inserts are advanced into the connector bodies to inhibit motion of the polyaxial transverse connector.
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