Globus Medical, Inc.
Pedicle screw having a removable rod coupling
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Abstract:
A pedicle screw for spinal fixation having a bone fastener portion a permanent rod coupling, a breakaway portion connected to the permanent rod coupling and a temporary rod coupling. A permanent rod can be positioned in the permanent rod coupling and a temporary rod can be positioned in the temporary rod coupling and when the temporary rod is not needed the temporary rod coupling can be removed by separation at a breakaway portion.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
6 Sep 2019
Issue date:
30 Aug 2022