Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-12
2006-09-12
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07104993
ABSTRACT:
A cross link system provides stability to spinal rods by maintaining a set distance between the rods. The cross link has a bar with connectors on each end formed with grooves that engage each of the spinal rods. Each of the connectors has a cam that can be manipulated to obstruct the groove and provide a friction fit between the spinal rod and the cross link. The cams have locking nuts that prevent disengagement of the cam and rod. The bar has two shafts interconnected by a bifurcated pin with upstanding ends, a piston is located between the upstanding ends and diverts shear forces along the longitudinal axis of the bar.
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Baynham Bret O.
Baynham G. Clay
Baynham Matthew G.
Campbell David R.
Atlas Spine, Inc.
Matthews William H
McDermott Corrine
McHale & Slavin PA
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