Patent ID: 8221426
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An adapter comprising: a coupling portion defining a lumen having a central axis to receive a pedicle post; an intermediate portion including a first end fixedly attached to a side of the coupling portion and including a second end distal from the coupling portion, and the intermediate portion is not co-axial with the central axis of the lumen; a bolt, a proximal end of the bolt is pivotally and rotatably coupled to the second end of the intermediate portion and a distal end of the bolt including a connector; a holder having a body and two arms extending from the body, the body having first and second ends and defining a central lumen extending through the body from the first end to the second end, the central lumen to receive the bolt at a first end, the bolt to extend through the second end, the two arms defining upper and lower seats to secure a coronal rod; and a second connector coupled to body at the second end, the second connector defining a lumen to receive the connector of the bolt.