Transverse connector with cam activated engagers

Details Transverse connector with cam activated engagers Transverse connector with cam activated engagers

2009-02-02

2011-11-22

Woo, Julian (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S053000, C606S300000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062338

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable transverse connector connects orthopedic stabilization rods that may be parallel or skewed in orientation relative to each other The connector may include two sections that are joined together by a fastener. The connector may be adjustable in many ways. The overall length of the connector may be adjustable. The rod openings of the connector may be partially rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the connector. The two sections of the connector may be angulated. The connector may include cam locks that securely attach the connector to the rods. Rotating a cam lock may extend a rod engager into a rod opening. The rod engager may be a portion of the cam lock. The extension of the rod engager into a rod opening may push a rod against a body of the transverse connector to form a frictional engagement between the connector, the rod, and the rod engager.

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