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Transverse rod connector

US9468472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Michael Barrus · Redondo Beach, US
Scott A. Jones · Carmel, US
Steven A. Brown · Keaau, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 29, 2015
Grant date	Oct 18, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7043
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transverse rod connector includes an elongate member having first and second ends and first and second connection members. The first and second connection members are connected with first and second ends, respectively. The first and second connection members are configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member. The first and second connection members are each dimensioned to be selectively and releasably secured to a bone anchor.

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