IP Library Granted Patent US 9,597,124
Granted Patent B2
US 9,597,124 · App. 14/151,049 · Granted Mar 21, 2017

Spinal correction system and method

Inventors: Richard E McCarthy (Little Rock, AR); Brian A. Butler (Atoka, TN); Joshua W. Simpson (Collierville, TN); Gary S. Lindemann (Collierville, TN)
Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
A61B17/707
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Patent No.
US 9,597,124
App. No.
14/151,049
Granted
Mar 21, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

A spinal construct comprises at least one spinal implant connected with vertebrae and a member extending between a first end including, at least one part configured for connection to tissue of a rib cage and a second end configured for connection with the at least one spinal implant. Systems and methods are disclosed.

Claims (33)

1. A spinal construct comprising:

at least one spinal implant configured to be connected with vertebrae; and

a member extending between a first end and a second end configured for connection with the at least one spinal implant, the member extends along a first plane and includes a clip extending laterally from the first end in a second plane oriented transverse to the first plane, the clip includes inwardly biased arms for capturing tissue of a rib cage, wherein the clip is configured for movement between an expandable orientation to receive tissue and a contracted orientation to capture tissue,

wherein a plate defines an opening configured for disposal of a bone fastener of the at least one implant,

wherein the at least one implant includes a spinal rod connected with the bone fastener, and

wherein the spinal construct further comprises a cover engageable with the plate and the bone fastener to attach the spinal rod with the bone fastener.

2. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clip has a claw configuration for capturing tissue.

3. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clip defines a cavity configured to capture a portion of tissue.

4. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clip is configured for dynamic movement between the expandable orientation and the contracted orientation.

5. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clip is biased in the contracted orientation.

6. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the clip comprises a first hook including a surface oriented in a first direction and a second hook including a surface oriented in a second direction.

7. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second end is configured for movement relative to the spinal implant.

8. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the second end is rotatable relative to the at least one implant in a coronal plane of the vertebrae.

9. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the spinal implant includes a bone fastener comprising a head, the member being connected to the head.

10. A spinal construct as recited in claim 9 , wherein the bone fastener includes a shoulder disposed about a portion of the head and configured for disposal of the member.

11. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the member includes a plate.

12. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cover is movable relative to the plate.

13. A spinal construct as recited in claim 1 , wherein an end of the member includes spaced arms for disposal of the spinal implant and a claw configuration for capturing tissue.

14. A spinal construct comprising:

at least one implant configured to be connected with vertebrae; and

a plate extending in a first plane between a first end including a clip extending laterally relative to the plate in a second plane oriented transverse to the first plane, the clip having inwardly biased arms for capturing tissue of a rib cage and a second end defining a cavity configured for disposal of the at least one implant,

wherein the plate defines an opening configured for disposal of a bone fastener of the at least one implant,

wherein the at least one implant includes a spinal rod connected with the bone fastener, and

wherein the spinal construct further comprises a cover engageable with the plate and the bone fastener to attach the spinal rod with the bone fastener.

15. A spinal construct as recited in claim 14 , wherein the second end is rotatable relative to the at least one implant in a coronal plane of the vertebrae.

16. A spinal construct as recited in claim 14 , wherein the cover is movable relative to the plate.

17. A spinal construct comprising:

a bone fastener configured to be connected with vertebrae;

a spinal rod connected with the bone fastener; and

a member extending in a first plane between a first end including a clip configured for connection to tissue of a rib cage and a second end configured for connection with the spinal rod, the clip extends laterally relative to the member in a second plane oriented transverse to the first plane, the clip is configured for movement between an expandable orientation to receive tissue and a contracted orientation to capture a portion of the rib cage,

wherein the member is a plate comprising an opening configured for disposal of the bone fastener,

wherein the spinal rod is connected with the bone fastener, and

wherein the spinal construct further comprises a cover engageable with the plate and the bone fastener to attach the spinal rod with the bone fastener.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 16, 2014
From: MCCARTHY, RICHARD C; BUTLER, BRIAN A.; SIMPSON, JOSHUA W; LINDEMANN, GARY S
To: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC
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Continuity (1)
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