Patent ID: 8945188
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A spinal correction system comprising: a plurality of tethers including a first flexible tether; a spinal rod defining a central axis and including an arcuate outer surface; and a plurality of connectors including a first connector comprising a body including an outer surface and a first inner surface defining a first passageway extending through the body, the first passageway defining a first axis and being configured for disposal of the first flexible tether, the body further including a second threaded inner surface defining a second passageway extending through the body, the second passageway defining a second axis disposed at an angular orientation relative to the first axis and being configured for disposal of a set screw, the set screw defining a central axis and a tapered tip, and the body further including a third surface defining a third passageway having an oblong cross section extending through the body, the third passageway defining a third axis disposed in a transverse orientation relative to the first axis and the second axis, the third passageway being configured for disposal of the spinal rod, wherein the second passageway communicates with the third passageway such that the tapered tip is engageable with the arcuate outer surface to translate the spinal rod laterally along the oblong cross section of the third passageway and the first passageway communicates with the third passageway such that the spinal rod is engageable with the first flexible tether for fixation therewith.