VERTEBRAL FIXATION SYSTEM

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20140148854A1
SERIAL NO

13687220

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A vertebral fixing system having a flexible elongated member, a connecting part, and an anchor, where the anchor may engage a bone structure (e.g., a vertebra) through an opening of the connecting part and the flexible elongated member may connect to the connecting part. In some cases, the vertebral fixing system may include a tightening part configured to apply a tension to the elongated member and/or secure the elongated member with respect to the connecting part. The vertebral fixing system may be configured to receive a rod and may be capable of connecting thereto. The connecting part may have a plurality of connecting members, where at least one of the connecting members includes an opening for receiving the anchor and at least one of the connecting members connects to the elongated member.

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ZIMMER SPINE INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439-2027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carlson, Daniel St. Louis Park, US 16 96
Hestad, Hugh Edina, US 15 656

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