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Spinous process device

US9149306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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193References

29Claims

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Assignee

SeaSpine, Inc. · US

Inventors

Shahram Zamani · Poway, US
Nicholas M. Cordaro · Encinitas, US
Colin M. Smith · Forbes, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 21, 2012
Grant date	Oct 6, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 23, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7068
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes can comprise a first element, a second element, and a spacer element. The first element can have a side configured to grip first sides of the adjacent spinous processes and a first separation bar that extends between the adjacent spinous processes when the first element and the spinous processes are engaged. The spacer element can have an adjustment bar and a second separation bar. The second element can have a side configured to grip second sides of the adjacent spinous processes and a clamping feature configured to selectably lock the first separation bar and the adjustment bar in place. The second separation bar can extend between the adjacent spinous processes when the second element and the adjacent spinous processes are engaged.

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