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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2000
James Van Hoeck, Cordova, TN (US);
Denis S. Drummond, Narberth, PA (US);
David L. Brumfield, Southhaven, MS (US);
M. Neil Anderson, Memphis, TN (US);
Michael C. Sherman, Memphis, TN (US);
SDGI Holdings, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
One embodiment of a spinal fixation system including a pair of longitudinal members positionable adjacent the spine, means for engaging longitudinal members to the spine , a pair of wedge members each having a bearing surface configured to bear on a longitudinal member , and a connector configured to span a distance between the longitudinal members . The connector includes a pair of engaging members each having a fixation surface and a connecting surface , and a bridge member attached to the connecting surfaces . The engaging members each define a thru-hole for receiving one of the wedge members . The thru-holes are aligned so that wherein one of the wedge members is advanced through the thru-hole , the bearing surface will bear on a corresponding longitudinal member to force the longitudinal member into contact with the fixation surface and engage the longitudinal member to the connector