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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2019
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2014
Neurostructures, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Moti Altarac, Irvine, CA (US);
Joey Reglos, Lake Forest, CA (US);
NeuroStructures, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system includes a receiver coupled to a bone fastener. The receiver includes an inner bore and channel that provides a seat for an elongate fixation rod. The inner surface of the receiver includes locations for an instrument to securely grasp the receiver from the inside of the receiver without obstructing the inner bore. The instrument is provided with hooks that uniquely grasp the receiver from the inside and outside of the receiver. The instrument also includes flexible prongs configured to engage recesses formed in the outer surface of the receiver. The prongs have prong extensions that conform in shape to the recesses. The prongs and recesses have three separated perimeter surfaces each having a component perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The bone fixation system provides a strong connection between the screw and the instrument for the demands unique to spinal surgery.