Spinous process fusion plate assembly
US8591548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal implant helps stabilize vertebrae for fusion. The implant includes first and second plates, a brace and a locking mechanism. When installed, the plates extend superiorly-inferiorly along respective lateral sides of the spinous processes. The plates are moved toward one another and relative to the brace by the locking mechanism to clamp the implant to the spinous processes.
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