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Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof

US12396763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2023
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 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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