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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2024
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
David Leff, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Caelan Allen, Ambler, PA (US);
Matthew Bechtel, Philadelphia, PA (US);
George Yacoub, Lansdale, PA (US);
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Abstract
Orthopedic fixation devices, assemblies, instruments, and methods relating to the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a tulip head with one or more internal components configured to secure a bone fastener, such as a saddle, retaining clip, and friction ring. A spinal rod may be secured in the tulip head, for example, with a locking cap, thereby securing the bone fastener. One or more instruments, such as screwdrivers and correction instruments may be used for reduction, derotation, compression and/or distraction.