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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2017
K2m, Inc., Leesburg, VA (US);
George Miz, Palos Park, IL (US);
Scott Koysh, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
K2M, Inc., Leesburg, VA (US);
Abstract
A spinal rod connector includes first and second arm assemblies and a fastener. The first arm assembly includes a first base portion and a first head portion defining a first slot configured to receive a first spinal rod. The first base portion includes a hook and an extension member including a housing. The second arm assembly is adjustable with respect to the first arm assembly. The second arm assembly includes a second base portion including a hook, a second head portion defining a second slot configured to receive a second spinal rod, and an elongate member extending from the second base portion. The elongate member is configured to be received in the housing of the first arm assembly. The elongate member is rotatable about an axis offset from a longitudinal axis of the housing. The fastener is configured to be received in the housing to secure the elongate member.