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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 16, 2015
Applicant:
Nuvasive, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Inventor:
Jeffrey M. Seago, San Diego, CA (US);
Assignee:
NuVasive, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/7041 (2013.01); A61B 17/7002 (2013.01); A61B 17/7032 (2013.01); A61B 17/7037 (2013.01);
Abstract
An adjustable offset connector for connecting iliac screws to fixation rods. The connector includes an adjustable offset rod to facilitate mating the rod with the tulip of the iliac screws and an anti-torque mechanism designed to resist torque and securely lock the offset rod in position and provide a strong, stable connection.