Crosslink Multi-Span Implant System Plate
Definition:
An item used to connect two 3/16 inch (5.0 mm) or 1/4 inch (7.0 mm) stainless steel rods that are placed on both sides of the long axis of the spine in order to achieve increased torsional stiffness or to minimize the chances of rod rotation. This item is used in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar fixation system and surgical implant procedures.
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