Rod locking instrument
US8235997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and methods are provided for securing a spinal rod in one or more coupling devices secured to the spine by one or more anchor members. The instruments include members for grasping the coupling device and members for shifting one or more elements along a linear path to fix the position of an anchor member and/or fix the position of the rod with respect to the vertebra.
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