Surgical cross connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9179941
APP PUB NO 20140277156A1
SERIAL NO

13826040

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Example embodiments relate generally to an apparatus operable to couple a pair of implantation rods that are surgically implanted adjacent to a plurality of vertebrae. Each implantation rod is secured by at least one fastener element having a head. The apparatus comprises at least one main assembly, said main assembly operable to move relative to a head of one of the fastener elements when not in a locked position. The apparatus also comprises a center link extending in an axial direction, said center link operable to move relative to the main assembly when not in a locked position. The main assembly is operable to receive the center link and a head of one of the fastener elements and secure the center link and the head relative to the main assembly when in a locked position.

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ORTHOFIX INC3451 PLANO PARKWAY LEWISVILLE TX 75056

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Hammer, Michael Pine Brook, US 30 595

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