Patent ID: 7914559
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A locking device for use in a bone stabilization system, the bone stabilization system including a bone anchor, a coupling mechanism and a stabilization member, wherein the coupling mechanism is configured to couple the stabilization member to the bone anchor, the locking device comprising: a seating member having a height H and operatively associated with the coupling mechanism for securing the stabilization member within the coupling mechanism, the seating member being configured with at least one opening therein; a posted member comprising an interface member and at least one post extending therefrom a distance D, the posted member being configured for disposition between the seating member and the stabilization member with the at least one post extending from the interface member being received into at least one opening of the seating member when the seating member is employed to secure the stabilization member within the coupling mechanism; and wherein the distance D of the at least one post is at least equal to the height H of the seating member to facilitate control of the stabilization member as the seating member operatively engages the coupling mechanism to secure the stabilization member within the coupling mechanism with the posted member disposed between the seating member and the stabilization member.