Patent ID: 6110173
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A cross link for joining together first and second spine rods spaced from one another a given distance, the cross link comprising:a body having first and second ends, the body defining a first clamp half on the first end and a longitudinal aperture that penetrates the second end;an adjusting arm having first and second ends, the first end adapted for sliding engagement with the longitudinal aperture of the body and the second end defining a second clamp half;a third clamp half;a first fastener comprising a first threaded post integral to the body and a first nut for engagement with the first threaded post to lock the first and third clamp halves to one another around the first spine rod to grip the first spine rod;a fourth clamp half;a second fastener comprising a second threaded post integral to the adjusting arm and a second nut for engagement with the second threaded post to lock the second and fourth clamp halves to one another around the second spine rod to grip the second spine rod; anda third fastener for locking the body and adjusting arm to one another to hold the first and second spine rods spaced from one another the given distance.