Sagittal angle screw with integral shank and receiver
US8852239B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal bone screw has a receiver with upstanding arms forming a channel for receiving a longitudinal connecting member, such as a rod, the receiver being integral with a threaded shank. The receiver further includes inner surfaces in sliding engagement with an insert, the insert having a seating surface for the rod. The insert and rod being pivotable with respect to the bone screw in a single plane.
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