Patent ID: 6478797
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A spinal fixation device for use with an elongate brace member, said spinal fixation device comprising;(a) a bone attachment component for securing said spinal support device to desired bone structure; (b) a seat, said seat comprising an inner seat surface and an outer seat surface, said seat having a brace canal along the inner seat surface for positioning of such brace member, said outer seat surface having a locking channel; (c) a seat fastener having a top, a bottom, an outer side surface, and an inner side surface, said inner side surface including a lip; and (d) a saddle suitable for disposition between such brace member and said seat fastener, said locking channel of said seat being designed and configured to form a cooperative engagement with said lip of said seat fastener wherein, upon engaging of said seat fastener atop said seat, said seat fastener locks with an approximate 90 degree turn to create a compressional immobilizing force between said seat, said seat fastener, said saddle, and such elongate brace member received in said brace canal.