Patent ID: 8361152
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: A61B,A61F,H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A spinal distraction implant comprising: an upper member and a lower member each with a distal end, the distal end of the lower member coupled to the distal end of the upper member through an interlocking scissor feature positioned at the distal end of each member, an inner surface, an outer surface and a threaded slot passing through each member from the inner surface to the outer surface; and an implant distractor comprising a coil shaped thread feature, the implant distractor adapted to be advanced between the upper and lower member and separate the upper and lower members causing the upper and lower member to pivot relative to one another about their respective distal ends, wherein the threaded slots of the upper member and the lower member are adapted to receive the coil shaped thread feature; and wherein the upper and lower member each further comprise a truncated threaded slot and the implant distractor comprises a cross-cut thread for engaging the truncated threaded slot and preventing the implant from backing out.