Spinous process fusion devices
US9179944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/564
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a device for positioning and immobilizing at least two adjacent vertebrae. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the present disclosure relates to spinous process fusion devices that distract and immobilize the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae.
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