Apparatus for treating spinal stenosis
US7753938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8897
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating spinal stenosis having an implant body structure sized and configured to be positioned between the spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae. The device may have a body portion having a first end portion, a second end portion and a sleeve between the first and second end portions. The device may also have at least two retainers positioned in and extendable from the body portion. A mechanism positioned within the body portion may be used to move the retainers between a retracted position and a deployed position. When the retainers are in the deployed position, the retainers may be positioned around the spinous process of at least one of two adjacent vertebrae. A plurality of installation tools may be used to install the device.
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