Pedicle Screw Stabilization Systems and Instruments - Globus Medical
Summary
The USPTO granted Patent US12605190B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. covering orthopedic fixation devices and pedicle screw stabilization systems for spinal surgery. The patent includes tulip head designs with internal components such as saddles, retaining clips, and friction rings for securing bone fasteners. Eight claims were issued with CPC classifications in the A61B 17/7030 series.
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The USPTO issued Patent US12605190B2 to Globus Medical, Inc. covering orthopedic fixation devices and pedicle screw stabilization systems. The patent describes tulip head configurations with internal components including saddles, retaining clips, and friction rings for securing bone fasteners, with a spinal rod secured via a locking cap. The filing date was January 8, 2024, with Application No. 18406445.
Medical device manufacturers developing spinal fixation products should review this patent for freedom-to-operate considerations, particularly the claimed tulip head configurations and internal component arrangements described in the A61B 17/7032 through A61B 17/7037 classification range.
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Pedicle screw stabilization systems and instruments
Grant US12605190B2 Kind: B2 Apr 21, 2026
Assignee
Globus Medical, Inc.
Inventors
David Leff, Caelan Allen, Matthew Bechtel, George Yacoub
Abstract
Orthopedic fixation devices, assemblies, instruments, and methods relating to the same. The orthopedic fixation device may include a tulip head with one or more internal components configured to secure a bone fastener, such as a saddle, retaining clip, and friction ring. A spinal rod may be secured in the tulip head, for example, with a locking cap, thereby securing the bone fastener. One or more instruments, such as screwdrivers and correction instruments may be used for reduction, derotation, compression and/or distraction.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/7032 A61B 17/7034 A61B 17/7035 A61B 17/7037
Filing Date
2024-01-08
Application No.
18406445
Claims
8
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