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Clamping interspinous spacer apparatus and methods of use

US8702756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/7065
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interspinous process spacer includes a main body, a first wing, and a screw. The main body includes a first securing member extending from a top portion of the main body that engages a first vertebra and a bottom portion of the main body that engages a second vertebra. The first wing pivotably couples to a distal portion of the main body and includes a second securing member extending parallel to the first securing member to form a first clamp. The screw is positionable within the main body and includes a distal end that positions the first wing between a first position and a second position. The first clamp includes a first diameter in the first position and a second diameter in the second position.

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