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Interspinous spacer assembly

US9402655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Stefan Saladin · Oltingen, CH
Felix Aschmann · Basel, CH
Manuel Schaer · Muttenz, CH
Justin Coppes · Raynham, US
Nicholas Angert · Paoli, US
Grant Skidmore · Virginia Beach, US
Michael Mayer · Gräfelfing, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 2009
Grant date	Aug 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/8695
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interspinous spacer assembly (100) for insertion and/or implantation between spinous processes of adjacent superior and inferior vertebrae includes an interspinous spacer member (110) sized and configured for insertion into the interspinous space located between adjacent spinous processes and an engagement mechanism (105) for operatively coupling the spacer member to the adjacent spinous processes and for preventing migration of the assembly once implanted. The interspinous spacer assembly is adjustable to conform to the individual anatomy of a patient's spine.

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