Single level fusion systems and methods of assembly and use
AssigneeIn Queue Innovations, LLC
InventorsRichard G. Fessler, Richard David Fessler, Jon C. Serbousek, Jill A. Serbousek, Jeffrey Nycz, John W. Boger
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Abstract
The present invention discloses single level fusion systems and methods of use. The single level fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector to secure the first fastener to the second fastener. The method of assembling a single level fusion system including obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, securing the first fastener to the connector, and securing the second fastener to the connector. Methods of using the single level fusion systems are also disclosed.
Claims11
A method of assembling a single level fusion implant system, comprising:
- obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, wherein the connector comprises:
- a first member, comprising:
- a first channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the first member;
- and
- a first opening extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first member from an exterior surface of the first member into the first channel;
- a second member, comprising:
- a second channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the second member;
- and
- a second opening extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the second member from an exterior surface of the second member into the second channel;
- a locking mechanism coupling the first member and the second member;
- a first securement member positioned within the first opening;
- and
- a second securement member positioned within the second opening;
- inserting a portion of the first fastener into the first channel of the connector;
- securing the first fastener to the connector by engaging the first securement member with the first fastener;
- inserting a portion of the second fastener into the second channel of the connector;
- and
- securing the second fastener to the connector by engaging the second securement member with the second fastener, and wherein the locking mechanism extends through the connector perpendicular to the first channel and the second channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.