Apparatus and devices for percutaneously extending an existing spinal construct
US-2015351811-A1 · Dec 10, 2015 · US
Spinal rod approximator
US9101416B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9101416-B2 |
| Application number | US-90919710-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | Jan 24, 2003 |
| Publication date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
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Spinal rod approximator for seating a stabilizing rod in a rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant and inserting closure mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, a spinal rod approximator is provided including a body with gripping branches, inserter shaft, threaded collar, and outer sleeve.
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What is claimed is: 1. A tool for seating a spinal rod in a rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant, the tool comprising: a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end of the body including a first and second flexible branch for gripping a spinal implant, the flexible branches being spaced-apart a distance to form a first recess, the first recess opening at an end of the distal end of the body and extending proximally from the end; an inserter shaft slidably re…
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- What does patent US9101416B2 cover?
- Spinal rod approximator for seating a stabilizing rod in a rod-receiving portion of a spinal implant and inserting closure mechanism is provided. In one embodiment, a spinal rod approximator is provided including a body with gripping branches, inserter shaft, threaded collar, and outer sleeve.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Dunbar Jr William, Rybicki Christopher Ryan, Burgess Ian Charles, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7091. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 11 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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