Polymeric pedicle rods and methods of manufacturing
US9232968B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00526
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal pedicle rod comprising an internally reinforced polymeric core that is at least partially encased within at least one polymeric coating. A dynamic stabilization device for bones in which flexible rods are combined with a pair of dynamic anchoring devices comprising i) a shank for anchoring into a bone or a vertebra, ii) a head connected to the shank, iii) a receiving part for the head and iv) a mobile element acting on the head.
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