- Patent Title: Low profile dual locking fixation system and offset anchor member
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Application No.: US12579345Application Date: 2009-10-14
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Publication No.: US08506601B2Publication Date: 2013-08-13
- Inventor: Matthew P. Gephart , Troy D. Knapp , Phillip J. Berman
- Applicant: Matthew P. Gephart , Troy D. Knapp , Phillip J. Berman
- Applicant Address: US MI Marquette
- Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MI Marquette
- Agency: Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract:
A coupling device for securing an elongate member to the spine is provided. The coupling device comprises a compressible inner member that secures an anchor member therein when the inner member is axially shifted within an outer member. The elongate member is retained within the device by an axially inserted locking member, and may be secured independently of the anchor member. The coupling device and anchor may be configured to provide increased angulation of the anchor with respect to the coupling device. For instance, anchor member may have an offset head portion in order to provide normal pivoting of the coupling device when the anchor is attached to bone at an angle.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100160977A1 Low Profile Dual Locking Fixation System and Offset Anchor Member Public/Granted day:2010-06-24
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