Patent ID: 9204909
Filing Date: 2015-12-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal rod system comprising: at least one first instrument extending between a proximal portion and a distal portion along a longitudinal axis thereof, the proximal portion defining an inner cavity extending along the longitudinal axis, the at least one first instrument including at least one first arm extending along the longitudinal axis, the at least one first arm includes a first leg extension and a second leg extension, the first and second leg extension each including a tapered slot and a distal inner surface having a tapered configuration, the at least one first arm defining at least a portion of a vertebral construct cavity disposed in communication with the inner cavity and including a distal end being configured to engage a bone fastener; an actuator arm movable along the longitudinal axis and comprising a distal head that tapers distally to an increased width, the distal head being engageable with the distal inner surfaces to move the at least one first arm in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis between a first position and a second position such that the distal end of the at least one first arm engages the bone fastener; and a slide disposed with a slot at a distal end of the actuator arm to fix the slide axially relative to the actuator arm, the slide having enlarged end portions movably disposed in the tapered slots, wherein the actuator arm comprises an elongated portion including an aperture, the at least one first instrument comprising a pin that is received in the aperture to connect the actuator arm with a handle, the pin extending through inner and outer surfaces of the handle.