Provided is a novel rod reducing device for use in spinal fixation procedures.The device is capable with a single action of securely grasping the head of abone screw while reducing a connecting rod into the head of the bone screw andwhile in position on the bone screw provide a cannula access for a bone screwlocking cap and tightening instrument and securing the bone screw during thetightening of the locking cap so as to provide an anti-torque effect. Thedevice is also capable of releasing from the bone screw with a reversal of thesingle action used to activate the device. A method of using the device and akit wherein the device is one component is also provided.
