Interspinous process distraction system and method with positionable wing and method
US6695842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7071
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An implant that is implanted between adjacent spinous processes for the relief of pain associated with the spine. The device has a spacer to distract apart the adjacent spinous processes. To minimize trauma to the patient, the device has a tapered tissue expander to distract a previously created opening between the adjacent spinous processes. The device also has two wings. The position of one wing is adjustable to allow for ease of assembly in a patent.
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