Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
US12396763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00933
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable device may comprise a barrel, the barrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The barrel may be configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height. The implantable device may further include an actuator assembly disposed in the barrel, the actuator assembly comprising a front ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, a rear ramped actuator in engagement with the barrel, and a central screw that extends from the rear ramped actuator through the front ramped actuator. The implantable device may further comprise a first plate and a second plate.
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