Transverse connector having a locking element for capturing multiple rods
US8568456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transverse connector system having a first and a second locking element. The present invention also provides transverse rod having opposing first and second ends, the first end being retained within a portion of the first locking element and the second end being retained within a portion of the second locking element. The first locking element is configured with a connector body for engaging and capturing an elongated rod and a transverse rod simultaneously.
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