Patent ID: 6648887
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An assembly for connecting a bone-engaging fastener to an elongated spinal implant configured to span a length of the spine, the bone engaging fastener having an elongated shank, comprising:a connector having a body configured for engagement to the elongated spinal implant and a stem projecting from said body; a first surface associated with said connector; a second surface associated with said stem; and a clamp having a clamping portion defining a bore for receiving the elongated shank therethrough and including a pair of clamp halves forming a slot therebetween that intersects said bore, said clamp halves movable toward each other to substantially close said slot, each of said pair of clamp halves defining an open channel configured for receiving said stem therein with said clamp halves disposed between said first and second surfaces.