Spinal implant connection assembly
US8252030B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a connection assembly that can be used to securely connect a spinal implant to a bone anchor. In particular, the present invention preferably provides a spinal implant connection assembly that is able to securely connect the spinal implant to the anchors even when there is a variance in the angle and position of the anchors with respect to the spinal implant. Furthermore, the present invention provides a connection assembly with structure to increase the locking strength of the connection assembly.
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