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Lateral fixation constructs and related methods
US8992579B1 · US · B1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992579-B1 |
| Application number | US-201213415769-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B1 |
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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This disclosure describes a several examples of a surgical fixation system including a plurality of anchor assemblies connected by one or more spinal rods. The anchor assemblies include a staple, bone anchor, staple cap, and lock nut. The surgical fixation system is configured for implantation on a lateral aspect of the spine.
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We claim: 1. A spinal fixation system configured for implantation on a lateral aspect of a human spine for immobilizing at least two adjacent spinal levels relative to one another, comprising: at least three anchor assemblies, each anchor assembly comprising: a staple base having a first rod-receiving recess coaxially aligned with a second rod-receiving recess, the first and second rod-receiving recesses dimensioned to receive an end portion of different spinal rod segments; a…
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- What does patent US8992579B1 cover?
- This disclosure describes a several examples of a surgical fixation system including a plurality of anchor assemblies connected by one or more spinal rods. The anchor assemblies include a staple, bone anchor, staple cap, and lock nut. The surgical fixation system is configured for implantation on a lateral aspect of the spine.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gustine Seth, Pettine Spencer, Huntsman Kade T, and 1 more
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- Primary CPC classification A61B17/02. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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