Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-31
2011-11-15
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S264000, C606S265000, C606S266000, C606S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08057518
ABSTRACT:
A spanning connector for connecting an offset bone anchor to a previously inserted spinal fixation element and method of use is provided. The spanning connector includes a first connecting mechanism for connecting the spanning connector to the bone anchor, and a second connecting mechanism for connector the spanning connector to the previously inserted spinal fixation element. The spanning connector also includes a connector body for coupling the first connecting mechanism and the second connecting mechanism. Embodiments of a spanning connector may also reduce a separation distance between the bone anchor and the spinal fixation element. Embodiments of a spanning connector are configured, sized and dimensioned for use in a minimally invasive surgical technique, such as a rod-first spinal surgical technique.
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Anderson David Greg
Frasier William J.
Mahoney Michael
Pavento Nicholas
Ramsay Christopher L.
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Hammond Ellen C.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Robert Eduardo C
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