Device for connecting a longitudinal bar to a pedicle screw

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7022122
APP PUB NO 20030023240A1
SERIAL NO

10122405

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The invention is directed to a device for connecting a longitudinal bar to a pedicle screw for fixation of the spine. The device includes a body having an axis, an upper end, a lower end, a hole coaxial with the axis, and a through hole positioned perpendicular to the axis. The device also includes a coller chuck slidably disposed within the hole. The coller chuck includes a through hole substantially aligned with the through hole of the body for receiving the longitudinal bar, and a chamber defined by elastic tongues for receiving the head of the pedicle screw.

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  • SYNTHES USA, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Amrein, Thomas Horw, CH 7 1400
Hess, Martin Hölstein, CH 74 5763

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