Patent ID: 9597124
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: A61B

Claim:
1. A spinal construct comprising: at least one spinal implant configured to be connected with vertebrae; and a member extending between a first end and a second end configured for connection with the at least one spinal implant, the member extends along a first plane and includes a clip extending laterally from the first end in a second plane oriented transverse to the first plane, the clip includes inwardly biased arms for capturing tissue of a rib cage, wherein the clip is configured for movement between an expandable orientation to receive tissue and a contracted orientation to capture tissue, wherein a plate defines an opening configured for disposal of a bone fastener of the at least one implant, wherein the at least one implant includes a spinal rod connected with the bone fastener, and wherein the spinal construct further comprises a cover engageable with the plate and the bone fastener to attach the spinal rod with the bone fastener.