Systems and methods for in situ assembly of an interspinous process distraction implant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8641762
APP PUB NO 20120109205A1
SERIAL NO

13346332

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An implant system for implantation between adjacent spinous processes for the relief of pain associated with the spine. The implant has a series of spacers which may be inserted over a shaft located between adjacent spinous processes thus allowing the implant to be assembled in situ. The spacers may rotate on the shaft relative to the wings. To minimize trauma to the patient, each spacer has a tapered tissue expander to distract the opening between the spinous processes during assembly. The shaft is connected to a wing, and a second wing or deployable wing may be inserted over the shaft and locked into place.

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KYPHON SARLPIERRE-A-BOT 97 NEUCHATEL 2000

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Mitchell, Steven T Pleasant Hill, US 130 12417
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, US 213 32701
Yerby, Scott A Montara, US 107 11565

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