Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S060000, C606S075000, C606S075000, C606S08600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07137986
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a transconnector for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements. The transconnector includes a male member, a female member, and a locking member. The male member has a body with a linking element (such as a hook) associated with the lateral end for receiving one of the fixation elements, and a projection on the medial end. The projection includes a recess defined by lateral and medial walls. The female member has a body with a linking element associated with the lateral end for receiving the other fixation element, and a cavity with an opening on the medial end for receiving a portion of the male member projection. The locking member secures the position and orientation of the male member projection portion in the cavity in order to accommodate different separation distances and orientations between the first and second fixation elements. The locking member cooperates with the medial wall of the recess of the projection to prevent uncoupling of the male and female members. The male member may be made as a two component assembly in which the two components can rotate relative to one another for accommodating rod convergence or divergence.
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Davis Barclay R.
Kumar G. Kris
Runco Thomas J.
Troxell Thomas N.
Jones Day
Kim John
Robert Eduardo C.
Synthes (U.S.A.)
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