Guided rod and anchor system for use in a minimally invasive surgery spinal procedure or the like
US9700358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone anchor system utilizing an extended tab tulip having rails which extend from a point above the skin of a patient to a point proximal a bone anchor, and a slide member pivotally coupled to a rod, the slide member having engagement features which align to the rails of the extended tabs such that the coupled rod assembly is easily and efficiently guided to a position more proximate to the bone anchor and the rod is simultaneously pivoted into engagement with an adjacent bone anchor under the skin and musculature of the patient, for example.
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