Spine stabilization system
US9295494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal stabilization system includes a connecting rod, a rod bending device, and a plurality of bone screws. The connecting rod includes an elongate round portion, an elongate head portion and a neck portion connecting the elongate round portion with the elongate head portion. The rod bending device includes an elongate body defining an aperture configured and dimensioned to receive the connecting rod therethrough in a single orientation. The bone screws include a housing portion and a screw shaft distally extending from the housing portion. The housing portion includes an inner housing and an outer housing slidably surrounding at least a portion of the inner housing. The inner housing defines a slot configured and dimensioned to releasably secure the elongate round portion of the connecting rod therein. The outer housing is movable relative to the inner housing between an unlocked state and a locked state.
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