Spinous process fusion devices and methods thereof
US8876866B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application discloses a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the spinous process fusion devices can distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae. The spinous process fusion devices can include a rod, a first wing, and a second wing. The rod may include one or more ratchet receivers in the form of proturbances that interact with ratchets on the second wing.
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