Bone fastener and methods of use
US-2015359568-A1 · Dec 17, 2015 · US
Orthopedic clamp and extension rod
US9283003B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9283003-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414508178-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Publication date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
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Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the first end having first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a fastener, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. The first and second rod engaging portions may be configured and dimensioned to secure the extension clamp to the elongated rod.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of extending a pre-existing spinal implant construct including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine, the method comprising: providing an extension clamp including a monolithic yoke having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising first and second rod engaging portions and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions, the second end being spaced apart from the first end, and an extension rod extending from…
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- What does patent US9283003B2 cover?
- Spinal implants and methods of extending pre-existing spinal implant constructs. An extension clamp may be connected to an original spinal implant including an elongated rod attached to a portion of the spine without removal of the original spinal implant. The extension clamp may include a yoke and an extension rod extending from the yoke. The yoke may include a first end and a second end, the …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Globus Medical Inc
- 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 Mar 15 2016 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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