Devices for distracting tissue layers of the human spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8961609
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14037498

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The present invention relates to methods of separating, supporting or both separating and supporting layers of tissue in the human spine. Such methods generally comprise inserting at least one member between layers of tissue in the human spine and changing the configuration of the member to define a support structure between the tissue layers.

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  • BENVENUE MEDICAL, INC.

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Schaller, Laurent B Los Altos, US 16 661

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