Patent ID: 9198696
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A cross-connector for linking a pair of bilateral spinal fixation constructs, each of the bilateral fixation constructs including at least a first bone anchor having a rod receiving body, the cross-connector comprising: a first coupler directly coupled to the rod receiving body of the first bone anchor of one of the bilateral fixation constructs, a second coupler directly coupled to the rod receiving body of the first bone anchor of the other of the bilateral fixation constructs; a connecting arm that connects the first coupler and the second coupler; wherein the first coupler includes a cavity for receiving the rod receiving body therein and a protrusion extending into the cavity, the protrusion being dimensioned to be received within a recess in a side wall of the rod receiving body to couple the first coupler to the rod receiving body; and wherein the first coupler includes a cam locking element that prevents decoupling of the first coupler and the rod receiving body when engaged.