Anchor for attachment to a bony structure
US8926668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7056
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spine stabilization system including a first anchor, a second anchor and a rod for connecting the first and second anchors together. The first anchor includes an anchor body and a hook. A slot is defined between the hook and a first wall of the anchor body, facing the hook, the slot being configured to receive a bony structure. The first anchor further comprises a flexible member having first and second ends, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The anchor body is provided with an exit passage from which the first and second ends extend, and a loop passage going through the first wall and facing the hook, the intermediate portion extending from the loop passage to form a loop going through the slot and around the bony structure.
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