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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2014
Applicant:
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Inventors:
Bobby Lynch, Royersford, PA (US);
Kurt Faulhaber, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Assignee:
Globus Medical, Inc., Audubon, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/7025 (2013.01); A61B 17/702 (2013.01);
Abstract
Embodiments herein are generally directed to extendable rods for use in orthopedic assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants may be used in conjunction with procedures to treat spinal deformities, including, but not limited to, early onset scoliosis.