Spinal rod cross connector
US9474554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7049
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cross connector assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the cross connector is configured to engage a pair of rods in a spinal implant assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross connector assembly includes at least one elongated top member having a pair of hooked-shaped ends and a pair of sliding members configured to slideably engage the at least one elongated top member. The cross connector may further include an upper fastener and a lower fastener engaged with the upper fastener configured to translate upon rotation of the upper fastener and engage the sliding members, biasing them from a first position to a second position.
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