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Vertebral fixation system including torque mitigation

US8920475B1 · kind B1 · utility

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22References

10Claims

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Assignee

Lanx, Inc. · US

Inventors

Terry Ziemek · Broomfield, US
Greg Causey · San Diego, US
Michael Fulton · Superior, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2012
Grant date	Dec 30, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various spinal fixation assemblies are presented that include a separator installable in relation to a coupler attached to the head of an anchor device, and disposable between the head of the anchor device and a cross member. The separators may be implemented in a variety of forms.

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