Spinal fixation system having locking and unlocking devices for use with a multi-planar, taper lock screw
US8361122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7011
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a spinal fixation system including a taper lock screw including an inner housing and an outer housing that are translatable relative to one another to transition the taper lock screw between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with a flange of the taper lock screw. An unlocking device releasably connects to and operationally interacts with inner housing unlocking tool receptors of the taper lock screw to unlock the taper lock screw.
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