Clamping assembly with links
US-9510859-B2 · Dec 6, 2016 · US
Multi-pin clamp and rod attachment
US8998902B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998902-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313738461-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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The present invention provides a clamp assembly which allows the surgeon to snap a bone fixation assembly onto a bone fixation rod at an intermediate location along the length of the rod. It is not necessary to “thread” the clamp onto the rod starting at the end and sliding it down the length of the rod to the desired location. In particular, this invention provides a novel clamp assembly for use with standard bone fixation rods, and bone pins. The clamp allows the interconnection of a bone fixation rod with a bone pin locking assembly including a bone pin vise. The clamp is a single-piece construction, having a jaw capable of loosely capturing the bone fixation rod when the surgeon presses the jaw onto the rod. The assembly may be rigidly fixed to the rod using a bolt which tightens the jaw onto the rod.
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What is claimed is: 1. A fixation member clamp assembly for coupling a bone fixation member, comprising: a fixation member clamp including a jaw portion and an extension oriented to define a longitudinal axis of the fixation member clamp, the jaw portion having first and second opposing jaws, each extending parallel to the longitudinal axis from a proximal end of the extension in a first direction to a free distal end, the jaws oriented to not intersect the longitudinal axis, the…
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- What does patent US8998902B2 cover?
- The present invention provides a clamp assembly which allows the surgeon to snap a bone fixation assembly onto a bone fixation rod at an intermediate location along the length of the rod. It is not necessary to “thread” the clamp onto the rod starting at the end and sliding it down the length of the rod to the desired location. In particular, this invention provides a novel clamp assembly for u…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Synthes Usa Llc, Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/6466. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 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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