US 2017/0281245 A1 · REVISION CONNECTORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF

Abstract

Connector assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. An articulating connector has a first end that clamps to a first rod in an existing construct and a second end, rotatably connected to the first end, that clamps to a second rod in a new construct such that the clamping of the second end to the second rod prevents rotation of the second end with respect to the first end.

Claims20

Dependent claims

An articulating revision connector assembly comprising:

a rod;
and
a connector attached to the rod, the connector comprising:
an open clamp portion having a securing mechanism rotatably connected thereto;
a closed clamp portion rotatably connected to the open clamp portion, the closed clamp portion having a passage extending therethrough, the passage sized to allow passage of the rod therethrough;
and
a locking mechanism configured to releasably prevent rotation of the closed clamp portion relative to the open clamp portion when the rod is inserted into the passage.

4 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

15/083,467Filed 29 Mar 2016

Published

5 Oct 2017

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification12 codes

A61B 17/7052
Connectors, not bearing on the vertebrae, for linking longitudinal elements together: of variable angle or length
A61B 17/7004
Longitudinal elements, e.g. rods: with a cross-section which varies along its length
A61B 17/7007
With a cross-section which varies along its length: parts of the longitudinal elements, e.g. their ends, being specially adapted to fit around the…
A61B 17/7032
Screws or hooks combined with longitudinal elements which do not contact vertebrae: screws or hooks with U-shaped head or back through which…

Revision connectors, systems, and methods thereof

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Revision connectors, systems, and methods thereof

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Abstract

Claims20