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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2012
Depuy Synthes Products, Llc, Raynham, MA (US);
Michael Michielli, Medway, MA (US);
Philip A. Cormier, Quincy, MA (US);
Ernest Quintanilha, Norton, MA (US);
Joseph T. Stalaboin, Coventry, RI (US);
Holly R. Brideau, West Roxbury, MA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
Various methods and devices are provided for connecting spinal fixation elements, such as spinal rods, implanted in a patient's spinal column. In particular, various spinal cross connectors are provided for connecting to one or more spinal fixation elements implanted in a patient's spine. The cross connectors can have a variety of configurations, including a fixed or adjustable length, as well as various features that allow certain portions of the cross connectors to be angularly oriented.