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Interlaminar-interspinous vertebral stabilization system

US8439951B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Paradigm Spine, LLC · US

Inventors

Frank T. Trautwein · Echterdingen, DE
Ralf Riesinger · Wurmlingen, DE
Gary L. Lowery · Jacksonville, US
Marc R. Viscogliosi · New York, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2011
Grant date	May 14, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 11, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable interlaminar-interspinous stabilization system is provided. The system may comprise a U-shaped implantable device having an inferior section, a superior section, a midsection extending therebetween, and pair of lateral walls for engaging a spinous process of a vertebra, each of the lateral walls including an aperture with a countersink for receiving a bone fastener. The system may also include a bone fastener comprising a threaded bolt and a threaded nut for securing the implantable device to the spinous processes. Insertion tools may be provided for aligning the threaded bolt and nut through the apertures of the implantable device.

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