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Spinal rod system and method

US9204909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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31References

15Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

William Alan Rezach · Covington, US
Jason M. May · Bayshore Commons, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 13, 2011
Grant date	Dec 8, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 29, 2032

Classification

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

Abstract

A spinal rod system includes a first instrument extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion along a longitudinal axis thereof. The proximal portion defines an inner cavity extending along the longitudinal axis. The first instrument includes a first arm extending along the longitudinal axis. The first arm defines a portion of a vertebral construct cavity disposed in communication with the inner cavity and includes a distal end being configured to engage a bone fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.

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