Spinous process fixator
US9168073B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an interspinous spacer assembly for implantation and/or affixation between spinous processes of adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae and associated tools and methods for stabilizing the human spine. The interspinous spacer assembly includes a spacer body, a first lateral plate, a second lateral plate and a locking mechanism extending through a channel provided in the spacer body and coupling the first and second lateral plates to the spacer body.
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