Title:
ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION THEREOF
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2019195631
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide orthopedic fixation devices that comprise a pre-assembled double headed tulip assembly, having two tulip elements to receive rods.SOLUTION: A double tulip assembly 700 can receive two side-by-side rods such that a dual rod construct can be formed between two or more double tulip assemblies. When used in a spinal stabilization construct, the double tulip assembly can increase strength and stiffness in a particular area of the construct. The tulip assembly is pre-assembled with a first tulip element 710, a second tulip element 720, a bridge 750, a bone fastener 704, a saddle 706, and a ring. The tulip elements may be disposed away from or close to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 56
Inventors:
GEORGE YACOUB
JEFF NICHOLS
DAVID LEFF
JEFF NICHOLS
DAVID LEFF
Application Number:
JP2019088243A
Publication Date:
November 14, 2019
Filing Date:
May 08, 2019
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GLOBUS MEDICAL INC
International Classes:
A61B17/70
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2006508770A | 2006-03-16 |
Foreign References:
| WO2017069930A2 | 2017-04-27 | |||
| US20150223844A1 | 2015-08-13 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Harakenzo world patent & trademark