Patent ID: 8241334
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal cross-connector comprising: a first connector; a second connector coupled to the first connector such that the first and second connectors define a span that is adjustable in length; a first spinal rod clamp attached to an end of the first connector by a first ball and socket joint and configured to attach onto a first spinal rod, the first spinal rod clamp rotatable relative to the end of the first connector, the first spinal rod clamp comprising a first pair of arced jaws that extend upward to form a first threaded shaft; and a second spinal rod clamp attached to an end of the second connector by a second ball and socket joint and configured to attach onto a second spinal rod, the second spinal rod clamp rotatable relative to the end of the second connector, the second spinal rod clamp comprising a second pair of arced jaws that extend upward to form a second threaded shaft.