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Multi-planar axial spinal rod connector

US9931140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10References

17Claims

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Behrooz Akbarnia · Village of La Jolla, US
Clint Boyd · Winchester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 29, 2013
Grant date	Apr 3, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 27, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/705
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multi-planar axial spinal rod connector includes a first portion, a second portion, and a connector assembly. The first portion defines a longitudinal axis and defines a first passage. The first passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a first spinal rod. The second portion defines a second longitudinal axis and defines a second passage. The second longitudinal axis is different from the first longitudinal axis. The second passage is sized and configured to slidably receive a second spinal rod. The connector assembly is configured to fix the first and second portions relative to one another such that the first and second longitudinal axes define an angle relative to one another.

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