Tools for implantation of interspinous implants and methods therof
US8979852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a single insertion and compression instrument to facilitate the implantation of a spinous process implant, such as a spinous process fixation device, between and about adjacent spinous processes. The instrument has a first leg and a second leg, each with a handle and implant engaging portions. The implant engaging portions releasably couple to the spinous process implant and have compression pads to facilitate compression of fasteners on the plates into bone.
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