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Vertebral implant and connector

US9101405B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17References

20Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Charles Anthony Dickinson · Bartlett, US
Alan Rezach · Cordova, US
Andrea Watt · Cordova, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 10, 2012
Grant date	Aug 11, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 7, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7055
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion including an inner surface that defines a first cavity that defines a first axis and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue and defining a longitudinal axis disposed transverse to the first axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity. A receiver is attachable to the first end and includes an implant cavity defining a second axis. The implant cavity is rotatable about a third axis disposed transverse to the second axis such that an implant disposed in the implant cavity and lateral to the first end is rotatable in a first plane relative to the first end in a configuration for selective fixation with the first end. Methods of use are disclosed.

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