Patent attributes
A spinal rod anchoring device is disclosed comprising a body comprising a distal end and a proximal end, wherein a threaded bone anchor is positioned toward the distal end, and a U-shaped head portion is positioned toward the proximal end. The head portion and the threaded bone anchor are fixedly attached. The spinal rod anchoring device also comprises a saddle comprising a concave interior region wherein the interior region has an open channel. The saddle is moveably seated within the base of the head portion, and a spinal connection element is disposed on the saddle. The spinal rod anchoring device further comprises a retaining pin configured to be inserted through the channel in the saddle and secured in a groove, wherein the groove is centrally positioned within the head portion, wherein the retaining pin secures the saddle to the head portion.
