Patents Assigned to Scient'x SA
  • Connection system between a spinal rod and a transverse bar
    Patent number: 7666210
    Abstract: A system for connecting a spinal osteosynthesis rod and a crossbar include a passage for receiving the crossbar and hinge mounted jaws for clamping the rod. A locking device biases the crossbar against the jaws. A return spring pulls the jaws relatively close to one another independently of the crossbar such that the jaws may clamp the osteosynthesis rod to ensure a stable mounting of the connection system to the osteosynthesis rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Scient'x SA
    Inventors: Bruno Franck, Mourad Ben Mokhtar, David Ryan