| MEDTRONIC Patent applications |
| Patent application number | Title | Published |
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| 20120071924 | ANTERO LATERAL PLATING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPINAL STABILIZATION - A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the vertebrae from an approach extending in the anterior-posterior directions. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120035423 | SURGICAL ACCESS INSTRUMENT - Embodiments of the invention include instruments and methods for providing surgical access to a surgical site. Some embodiments include a flexible arm that adjustably holds a retractor blade to enable access to the surgical site. | 02-09-2012 |
