Patent ID: 9168064
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A distractor comprising: a left and a right proximal guide block; a left and a right distal guide block, each having a threaded passage; a first threaded rod extending between the right proximal guide block and the right distal guide block; a second threaded rod extending between the left proximal guide block and the left distal guide block; a first wire extending between the left and right proximal guide blocks; a second wire extending between the left and right distal guide blocks; whereby rotation of the first and second threaded rods causes the left and right distal guide blocks to move relative to the left and right proximal guide blocks along an axis of the first and second threaded rods; and a left alignment guide clip, a right alignment guide clip and a third wire extending between the left and right alignment guide clips; whereby each one of the alignment guide clips is press fit onto a respective threaded rod at a location on the threaded rod between a respective proximal guide block and a respective distal guide block; at least one set screw secured in each of the left and right distal guide blocks.