Patent ID: 8540719
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A kit for guiding the insertion of a spinal fixation rod, the kit comprising: a plurality of hollow elongated extension tubes, each extension tube having an implant engaging end, a template end, and an engagement surface on an outside of the extension tube, the engagement surface having a contour; a first tube connector and a second tube connector, wherein the first and second tube connectors are joinable in series, each tube connector comprising a ring surrounding a central opening, the central opening bounded by an inner wall having a contour that conforms to the contour of the engagement surface of one of the extension tubes, wherein the first tube connector further comprises a connector sleeve extending outwardly away from the ring of the first tube connector and the second tube connector further comprises a connector arm extending outwardly away from the ring of the second tube connector, wherein the connector arm is pivotable relative to the ring of the second tube connector; and a plurality of rod templates, each rod template comprising a rod receiving channel, wherein the connector arm of the second tube connector is inserted in and encompassed by the connector sleeve of the first tube connector.