Orthopedic revision connector

Details Orthopedic revision connector Orthopedic revision connector

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07976567

ABSTRACT:
A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws), and a locking member can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw. The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5209752 (1993-05-01), Ashman et al.
patent: 5282801 (1994-02-01), Sherman
patent: 5527314 (1996-06-01), Brumfield et al.
patent: 5545167 (1996-08-01), Lin
patent: 5562662 (1996-10-01), Brumfield et al.
patent: 5725528 (1998-03-01), Errico et al.
patent: 5797911 (1998-08-01), Sherman
patent: 6050997 (2000-04-01), Mullane
patent: 6176861 (2001-01-01), Bernstein et al.
patent: 6261288 (2001-07-01), Jackson
patent: 6379357 (2002-04-01), Bernstein et al.
patent: 6413257 (2002-07-01), Lin et al.
patent: 6485491 (2002-11-01), Farris et al.
patent: 6755830 (2004-06-01), Minfelde et al.
patent: 2006/0064091 (2006-03-01), Ludwig et al.
patent: 2006/0079892 (2006-04-01), Roychowdhury et al.
patent: 2007/0260245 (2007-11-01), Malandain et al.
patent: 1 269 929 (2003-01-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Orthopedic revision connector does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Orthopedic revision connector, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Orthopedic revision connector will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2632755