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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2000
Greg A. Berrevoets, Skandia, MI (US);
Francis J. Korhonen, Negaunee, MI (US);
Thomas S. Kilpela, Marquette, MI (US);
Pioneer Laboratories, Inc., Marquette, MI (US);
Abstract
A bone connector system comprises first and second connector members. At least one and preferably both of the connector members carries an external bone screw thread to permit securance within a bone. One of the connector members defines a sleeve having an outer end with longitudinal slots extending through the outer end, and a plurality of loops of an external screw thread positioned adjacent to the outer end. The other of the connector members defines a bore having a multiple loop, internal screw thread proportioned to engage the external thread when the connectors are brought together. Either or both of said connector members may define guidewire lumens.