Patent ID: 9585699
Date: 2017-03-07
CPC Classifications: A61B

Claim:
1. An implantable device for fixation of spinous processes, comprising: first and second spaced plates, the first plate having a first surface facing a second surface of the second plate; and a post having a longitudinal length; a means to translate the first plate along at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the post, move the first plate polyaxially with respect to the post, and directly attach the first plate to the post at a desired position along it's longitudinal length to fix its position and orientation relative to the post; and a means to translate the second plate along at least a portion of the longitudinal length of the post, move the second plate polyaxially with respect to the post, and directly attach the second plate to the post at a desired position along its longitudinal length to fix its position and orientation relative to the post.