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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 01, 2009
Andrew Iott, Villanova, PA (US);
Adam Friedrich, Cinnaminson, NJ (US);
Douglas Cahill, Levittown, PA (US);
Brad Juchno, Yardley, PA (US);
Mark Salzberger, Sinking Spring, PA (US);
Andrew Iott, Villanova, PA (US);
Adam Friedrich, Cinnaminson, NJ (US);
Douglas Cahill, Levittown, PA (US);
Brad Juchno, Yardley, PA (US);
Mark Salzberger, Sinking Spring, PA (US);
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Abstract
A spinal implant for connecting to an elongated rod is disclosed. The spinal implant includes a yoke having a first end and a second end, the first end having a first and second rod engaging portion and a channel between the first and second rod engaging portions for encompassing a first bone anchor, and the second end being spaced apart from the first end. An extension rod is also provided which extends from the second end of the yoke parallel to the elongated rod. The first and second rod engaging portions are configured and dimensioned to receive first and second securing member for securing the elongated rod.