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Dynamic linking element for a spinal attachment system, and spinal attachment system including said linking element

US8500780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2005
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7031
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A connecting element for a spinal fixing system that connects at least two implantable connection assemblies including a rod including a flexible part extended at one end at least by a rigid part, the flexible part including a cable at least partly surrounded by a polymer envelope, the cable including at least one elastic strand coaxial with the envelope.

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