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Gripping device for a pedicle screw

US9743962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2016
Grant dateAug 29, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7086
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The gripping device (1) enables the introduction and attachment of a set screw (101) within a U-shaped link connector (102) of a polyaxial or monoaxial pedicle screw (103) to immobilize a connecting rod (104) of a osteosynthesis device (100), and includes a locking element (2) which is supported against the link connector (102) making it possible to ensure concentricity between the principal axes of the gripping device (1) and those of the link connector (102) and to ensure that the connecting rod (104) is kept on the inside of the link connector (102); and an element for releasing (3) the gripping device (1) after establishing and screwing the set screws (101) inside the link connector (102).

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