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Extender collar system

US9289250B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by

4References

19Claims

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Daniel Paxton Wall · Medina, US
Richard Quinn Brown · Collierville, US
Kevin T. Foley · Germantown, US
Joseph D. Shine · Germantown, US
Gregory C. Marik · Collierville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2011
Grant date	Mar 22, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/067
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A collar for extenders and an extender assembly including a collar is disclosed. The collar is configured to receive extenders and maintain the extenders in a parallel orientation so as to prevent splaying and premature beak-off of the extenders from the spine. Methods of use are disclosed.

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