Clifford D Simmons

US Patent:

20130245690, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/420680

Inventors:

Keith Bridwell - St. Louis MO, US
Brian Burd - Memphis TN, US
Clifford Simmons - Germantown TN, US

Assignee:

WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/70
A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606278, 606279

Abstract:

An implant system comprises a fastener including a proximal portion and a distal portion configured for penetrating tissue. The proximal portion defines a first cavity that defines a first longitudinal axis. A connector extends between a first end and a second end configured for disposal in the first cavity and movement within a first plane. The connector is moveable along the first longitudinal axis relative to the distal portion. A receiver is attached to the connector and includes an implant cavity defining a second longitudinal axis and configured for disposal of an implant. The implant cavity is rotatable about the first longitudinal axis such that the implant is rotatable in a second plane relative to the distal portion of the fastener. Methods of use are disclosed.