Patent ID: 6113600
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A device for fixation of a patient spine, comprising:a pair of longitudinal members, configured for placement along the spine,a connector having a longitudinal axis generally transverse to said longitudinal members, said connector being sized to span a distance between said longitudinal members and having a pair of engaging members each including:a fixation surface configured for engaging a longitudinal member thereon;a wedge member;a thru-hole for receiving said wedge member, said thru-hole aligned at an oblique angle relative to said longitudinal axis of said connector and offset from a corresponding one of said longitudinal members when said corresponding one of said longitudinal members is in contact with said fixation surface, said wedge member being operable to advance through said thru-hole to contact said corresponding one of said longitudinal members and push said corresponding one of said longitudinal members tightly against said fixation surface.