Patent ID: 8034082
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: A61B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A transverse fixation device, comprising: a first and second elongate rod; a c-ring comprising an outer surface having a spherical curvature and first and second free ends facing each other to define an opening; a third elongate rod; a one-piece connecting body comprising a receptacle facing outwards towards the first rod and away from the second rod and a clamp; a set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the first rod; and a fastener received by the clamp; wherein the clamp is disposed around the c-ring and the third rod, the clamp having a curved surface corresponding to the outer surface of the c-ring; wherein the connecting body is disposed substantially between the first and second elongate rods; wherein the c-ring and clamp allow the connecting body to slidingly engage with the third rod; wherein the fastener causes the clamp to be clamped around the third rod, thereby locking the third rod relative to the connecting body, wherein the c-ring comprises a notch selectively positioned on an inner face of the c-ring and substantially opposite the opening and wherein the third elongate rod is laterally offset from the receptacle of the connecting body for accommodating anatomical structural elements.