Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Pedicle screw fixation system and method for use of same
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Application No.: US15370948Application Date: 2016-12-06
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Publication No.: US09668777B2Publication Date: 2017-06-06
- Inventor: Steve Courtney , David Freehill
- Applicant: Eminent Spine LLC
- Applicant Address: US TX Georgetown
- Assignee: Eminent Spine LLC
- Current Assignee: Eminent Spine LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Georgetown
- Agency: Griggs Bergen LLP
- Agent Scott T. Griggs
- Main IPC: A61B17/70
- IPC: A61B17/70 ; A61B17/86

Abstract:
A pedicle screw fixation system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a tulip is provided for holding a head of a pedicle screw substantially along a longitudinal axis. The tulip includes opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots aligned along a transverse axis. A rod is received by the opposing first and second U-shaped receiving slots. A coupling collar includes a plurality of resilient fingers circumferentially disposed therearound such that a snap fit engagement with the head of the pedicle screw formed. The coupling collar includes a first deformable face operable for contact with the rod. A set screw is for adapted for driving engagement through the tulip along the longitudinal axis such that a second deformable face is positioned for contact with the rod. The first and second deformable faces conform to the shape of the rod in response to forceful engagement therewith.
Public/Granted literature
- US20170079688A1 Pedicle Screw Fixation System and Method for Use of Same Public/Granted day:2017-03-23
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