Device for connecting a longitudinal bar to a pedicle screw

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11347548

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A device for connecting a longitudinal bar to a pedicle screw for fixation of the spine 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 collet chuck slidably disposed within the hole. The collet chuck includes a through hole substantially aligned with the through hole of the body for receiving the longitudinal bar. The collet chuck also includes a chamber defined by elastic tongues for receiving the head of the pedicle screw.

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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC325 PARAMOUNT DRIVE RAYNHAM MA 02767-0350

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Amrein, Thomas Horw, CH 7 1438
Hess, Martin Holstein, CH 74 5966

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