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Revision connector for spinal constructs
US2021251663A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2021251663-A1 |
| Application number | US-202117242361-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | Apr 15, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | — |
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A revision connector is configured to couple a new spine fixation rod to a previously implanted spine fixation rod that is secured to a plurality of vertebrae. The new spine fixation rod can be implanted and secured to vertebrae that are caudal and/or cranial with respect to the previously secured vertebrae.
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We claim: 1 . A revision connector configured to couple a new spine fixation rod to a previously implanted spine fixation rod that is secured to a plurality of vertebrae, the revision connector comprising: a body including a head and a rod receiving channel configured to receive a fixation element therein.
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- A61B17/70Primary
Spinal positioners or stabilisers, e.g. stabilisers comprising fluid filler in an implant · CPC title
- A61B17/705Primary
for linking adjacent ends of longitudinal elements · CPC title
characterised by a lateral opening · CPC title
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- What does patent US2021251663A1 cover?
- A revision connector is configured to couple a new spine fixation rod to a previously implanted spine fixation rod that is secured to a plurality of vertebrae. The new spine fixation rod can be implanted and secured to vertebrae that are caudal and/or cranial with respect to the previously secured vertebrae.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/70. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Aug 19 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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