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Spinal stabilization device

US8623057B2 · kind B2 · utility

14Cited by

140References

55Claims

0Family size

Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Tae-ahn Jahng · Samgi-myeon, KR
Jason Yim · Los Angeles, US
Brian Bowman · Encinitas, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 17, 2011
Grant date	Jan 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/3987
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device that includes: a longitudinal member having first and second ends and a flexible member interposed between the first and second ends, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engaged by a first bone securing member; and at least one spacer located between the first and second ends, the spacer comprising a resilient element and a ring element encircling at least a portion of the resilient element, wherein the ring element is configured to be engaged by a second bone securing member.

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