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Orthopedic fixation devices and instruments for installation thereof

US9271768B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12References

12Claims

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Assignee

Globus Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Alexander Artaki · Philadelphia, US
Khiem Pham · Doylestown, US
Matthew Bechtel · Philadelphia, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2013
Grant date	Mar 1, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments herein are generally directed to rod reduction clips that can efficiently attach to orthopedic fixation devices and reduce rods therein. Other embodiments herein are generally directed to coupling elements having removable extended tabs for use in orthopedic fixation devices.

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