Patent ID: 9131964
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A transverse connector for vertebral fixation systems comprising: a first connector body comprising a first engaging member for engaging a first elongate member, and a first locking member; a second connector body comprising a second engaging member for engaging a second elongate member; a transverse rod coupled to the first connector body and the second connector body; a pivot joint disposed on a first end of the transverse rod and configured to couple with the first connector body; and a pushing member housed in the first connector body, wherein the first locking member is configured to contact the pushing member, and the pushing member is configured to contact the transverse rod, wherein the pushing member is deformable; wherein in a locked configuration, a side surface of the first locking member pushes the pushing member medially to lock the pivot joint against the first connector body and a bottom surface of the first locking member pushes the first elongate member against the first engaging member.