Patent ID: 8062338
Filing Date: 2011-11-22
Classification: A61B,B25B

Abstract:
1. An adjustable transverse connector, comprising: a first section having a holder and a first fastening system, wherein the first fastening system is configured to couple the first section to a first elongated member of an orthopedic stabilization system; a second section having a connecting member and a second fastening system, wherein the second fastening system is configured to couple the second section to a second elongated member of the orthopedic stabilization system and wherein a portion of the connecting member of the second section is positioned in the holder of the first section; and a fastener configured to fix a position of the connecting member of the second section relative to the holder of the first section, wherein the holder of the first section comprises a first opening configured to accept the fastener and a second opening configured to allow adjustment about three degrees of freedom of the first section relative to the second section prior to the position being fixed via the fastener.