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1. A cross connector system for stabilizing the spine comprising:
a first elongate rod and a second elongate rod; a third elongate rod connecting the first and second elongate rods; a one-piece connecting body comprising a first elongated portion having first and second ends, a second elongated portion having first and second ends, the second end of the first elongated portion and the first end of the second elongated portion are integrally formed with each other to form an L-shaped body, wherein the first end of the first elongated portion comprises a receptacle facing outwards towards the first rod and away from the second rod and the second end of the second elongated portion comprises a clamp, the clamp comprising an upper clamp portion and a lower clamp portion and an opening therebetween; a first set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the first rod; and a second set screw selectively positioned to securely hold the connecting body to the third rod, wherein the second set screw is located at the second end of the second elongated portion and the first set screw is located at the first end of the first elongated portion such that from a top view of the cross connector system, the second set screw is offset both vertically and horizontally from the first set screw, and wherein the connecting body is disposed substantially between the first and second elongate rods; wherein the clamp allows the connecting body to slidingly engage with the third rod; wherein a fastener causes the clamp to be clamped around the third rod, thereby locking the third rod relative to the connecting body, wherein the third rod is configured and designed with frusto-conical tips configured for puncturing an interspinous ligament. |
