Spinous process fixation system and methods thereof
US9011493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30579
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable device includes a barrel. The barrel has a first portion and a second portion. The implantable device includes a first plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the first plate, where the first plate is configured to movably couple to the first portion of the barrel. The implantable device includes a second plate having multiple projections extending from one side of the second plate, where the second plate is configured to movably couple to the second portion of the barrel. The barrel is configured to transition from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height, where the second height is greater than the first height.
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