Vertebral rod and related method of manufacture

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8118840
APP PUB NO 20100222818A1
SERIAL NO

12394363

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A vertebral rod includes a first elongated section, a second elongated section and an intermediate section disposed between the first section and the second section. The intermediate section has an inner surface and opposing end portions that define an open portion. A removable element extends from one of the first, second or intermediate sections and is disposable adjacent the opposing end portions. The element is configured to prevent engagement of the opposing end portions. A resistance member is configured for disposal with the intermediate section and engaging at least a portion of the inner surface. A method of manufacture is also disclosed.

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WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC2500 SILVEUS CROSSING WARSAW IN 46582

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ballard, Rodney Lakeland, US 15 1100
Gil, Carlos Collierville, US 21 1679
Prevost, Julien Memphis, US 14 199
Trieu, Hai H Cordova, US 241 26134

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