Coupling devices and methods of using the same

Patent Number: 9387012

Patent Date: 2016-07-12

Patent type: utility

In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion.

Inventors

First Name Last Name City State Country
Katherine Manninen - - -
Milan George - - -

IPCs

Section Class Sub Class Group Sub Group
A 61 B 17 70
A 61 B 17 56
A 61 B 17 88
A 61 B 17 80
A 61 B 17 064

Assignee

Organization First Name Last Name City State Country
Globus Medical, Inc. - - - - -