Patent ID: 6010503
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A spinal fixation assembly comprising:rod receiving means for receiving a portion of a rod therein and including compressible insert means for seating the portion of the rod therein in a noncompressed condition and conforming around the portion of the rod to fixedly lock the portion of the rod therein in a compressed condition; said rod receiving means including a U-shaped recess for receiving the portion of the rod therein an inner surface defining an insert seat, said insert means having an outer surface including at least one compressing portion housing a transverse dimension larger than said insert seat, said insert seat compressing said insert means into said compressed condition when said compressing portion is seated within said insert seat; said insert means including a base portion and two arm portions, each of said arm portions having an inner surface defining a substantially U-shaped surface for seating the portion of the rod therein and an outer surface, said outer surface of said arm portions including an outwardly extended lip portion defining said compressing portions.