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Dual rod cross connectors and inserter tools
US8961572B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961572-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313736620-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mechanism that is adapted to couple to the elongate body and that is effective to lock a spinal fixation rod within the rod-receiving recess(es). The present invention also provides an inserter tool to facilitate implanting a spinal implant or device, such as a spinal cross connector.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for stabilizing a spine, comprising: coupling a spinal fixation rod to one or more vertebrae in a patient's spinal column; positioning a spinal cross connector, the spinal cross connector having a top surface and a rod-receiving recess disposed distal to the top surface, relative to the spinal fixation rod such that the spinal fixation rod is seated within the rod-receiving recess in the spinal cross connector; and applying a locking mechanism t…
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- What does patent US8961572B2 cover?
- An implantable spinal cross connector is provided for connecting one or more spinal fixation devices, and more preferably for connecting two spinal fixation rods that are implanted within a patient's spinal system. In general, an exemplary cross connector in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate body with at least one rod-receiving recess formed therein, and a locking mecha…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Spine Inc, Depuy Synthes Products Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/705. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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