Patent ID: 8549888
Filing Date: 2013-10-08
Classification: A61B,B21F,G06F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A device for bending a spinal rod comprising: a fixed die; a moving die spaced apart from the fixed die to receive the spinal rod between the fixed die and moving die; a first elongated member supporting the fixed die; a second elongated member supporting the moving die and pivotably engaged to the first member to pivot the moving die relative to the fixed die, each die having a surface contacting the spinal rod and configured to impart a bend to the spinal rod upon pivoting of said moving die; an angle gauge positioned between said first and second elongated members, said angle gauge configured for initially supporting said second elongated member relative to said first elongated member in one of a plurality of pre-determined angular positions, said angle gauge further rotatable about an outer surface of said fixed die; a clamp mounted to said one of said first and second elongated members and configured to engage the spinal rod with the rod in position between the fixed and moving dies; and a dial associated with said clamp and configured to rotate said clamp about the longitudinal axis of the spinal rod to a pre-determined angular orientation.