Interspinous process device and method
AssigneeAsfora IP, LLC
InventorsWilson Theophilo Asfora, Daniel S. Savage, Adam C, Sclafani
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Abstract
A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, and a method for performing a procedure on a spine of a patient, are provided. The device may include a first member, a second member mounted onto the first member, and a locking plug configured to restrict movement of the second member relative to the first member. The method may include positioning a portion of a first member between two adjacent spinous processes of the spine, advancing a second member along a length of the first member, and restricting the second member from moving relative to the first member.
Claims19
A device for placement between two adjacent spinous processes of a spinal column to treat a spinal condition, the device comprising:
- a first member, comprising:
- a post including a resilient element that is radially displaceable, the resilient element including an outwardly protruding latching feature;
- and
- a rim disposed at or near a first end of the post and extending around a periphery of the post;
- another member having an opening and receiving the post in the opening, the other member being disposed generally parallel to the rim including a first medial-facing surface, wherein the other member floats along the length of the post;
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- a latching feature that limits movement of the other member away from the rim without impeding movement toward the rim.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.