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Spinal correction system actuators

US9333009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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348References

30Claims

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Ryan M. Kroll · Mount Pleasant, US
Steven J. Seme · Savage, US
Thomas J. Gisel · Chaska, US
Mark W. Kroll · Simi Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2012
Grant date	May 10, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 30, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/00221
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal correction system for implantation in a patient, the system including a reciprocating adjuster and/or a resistance adjuster coupled to a stabilizing member, for example. The resistance adjuster includes a potential energy drive, a slide unit, and a resistance unit. The reciprocating adjuster includes a piston unit, a transfer unit coupled to the piston unit, and a return mechanism.

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