US 9,532,816 B2
Rod reduction device and method of useGeneral
US 9,532,816 B2
Rod reduction device and method of use
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Eduardo C Robert
Art Unit:
3733 Sheet Container Making, Package Making, Receptacles, Shoes, Apparel, and Tool Driving or Impacting
Inventors:
Michael Barrus; Scott A. Jones
Assignee:
Priority:
07/13/07
Filed:
01/30/15
Granted:
01/03/17
Expiration:
07/13/27
Abstract
Provided is a novel rod reducing device including a screw jack mechanism that is moveably engaged with an elongated grasping fork assembly, the screw jack mechanism having an elongated threaded portion, the elongated threaded portion being connected at its most distal end to a rod contact member, which is positioned in sliding circumferential contact with each of the two opposing elongated grasping members and the most proximal end of the elongated threaded portion terminating in a controlling member, which can be activated in a measured and controlled manner. A method of using the device is also provided.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
A61A61B2017/00407A61B