Transverse connector
US-2015374414-A1 · Dec 31, 2015 · US
Spinal fixation system
US9504499B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9504499-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414497551-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jul 28, 2000 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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A fastener assembly for a spinal fixation system that is particularly useful in treatment of pediatric and small-statured patients includes a fastener, an attachment member, and a locking member. The fastener has a lower portion for contacting a bone and an upper portion integral with the lower portion. The upper portion has two open channels. Each channel is configured and dimensioned to receive a portion of a longitudinal or connecting member along its circumference. The attachment member is positionable on the fastener and at least partially covers the channel that receives the longitudinal or connecting member. The locking member is operatively associated with the upper portion of the fastener and secures the attachment member and the longitudinal or connecting member to the fastener.
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What is claimed: 1. A method of fixing a longitudinal member to a vertebra, the method comprising the steps of: securing a lower portion of a fastener to a first location of the vertebra, by inserting a shaft of the fastener, the shaft elongate along a central axis that extends in a first direction, into the vertebra; inserting the longitudinal member into a channel of an upper portion of the fastener along a lateral direction; coupling an attachment member to the upper portio…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9504499B2 cover?
- A fastener assembly for a spinal fixation system that is particularly useful in treatment of pediatric and small-statured patients includes a fastener, an attachment member, and a locking member. The fastener has a lower portion for contacting a bone and an upper portion integral with the lower portion. The upper portion has two open channels. Each channel is configured and dimensioned to recei…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7049. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 29 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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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).