Orthopedic implant rod reduction tool set and method

US9050139B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9050139-B2
Application numberUS-201313815933-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Priority dateFeb 27, 2004
Publication dateJun 9, 2015
Grant dateJun 9, 2015

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A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws.

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What is claimed and desired to be secured by Letters Patent is as follows: 1. A receiver for a bone anchor and comprising: a) a pair of laterally spaced upstanding arms having external surfaces extending from a front side to a back side of the receiver and respective upper surfaces, the arms forming a rod-receiving channel therebetween; and b) each arm having a laterally opening groove formed on each external surface and located near the upper surfaces, the grooves being symmetr…

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What does patent US9050139B2 cover?
A tool set for implanting a rod in a human spine in conjunction with bone screws.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Jackson Roger P
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/7001. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jun 09 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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