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Adjustable multi-axial spinal coupling assemblies

US8915945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Robert Carson · Memphis, US
Rodney Ray Ballard · Lakeland, US
James M. Mirda · Cordova, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 2, 2011
Grant date	Dec 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7032
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Coupling assemblies and systems and methods are provided with an anchor member movably coupled with a receiver member extending along a receiver axis. A seat member is movable in the receiver member to assume any one of a plurality of orientations corresponding to an orientation of a connecting element extending through the receiver member transversely to the receiver axis.

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