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Connection element and spine stabilization system

US9532808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignee

Aesculap AG · DE

Inventors

Beate Celmerowski · Spaichingen, DE
Sven Krueger · Trossingen, DE
Jens Beger · Tuttlingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 9, 2014
Grant date	Jan 3, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7032
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connection element for a spine stabilization system comprises a first end for fixing to a first bone fixation device, a second end for fixing to a second bone fixation device and an intermediate portion arranged or formed between the two ends and defining a longitudinal axis. At least one of the two ends takes the form of a coupling element for fixing the connection element to a bone fixation device in at least one defined orientation relative to the longitudinal axis. The coupling element has a shape other than a circular cylinder.

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