Patent ID: 8372118
Filing Date: 2013-02-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An implantable assembly for stabilization of two adjacent spinous processes in a spinal column, comprising: an elongated component extending along a first axis; a first pivoting wing; a second pivoting wing; a spacer extending along a second axis, wherein said second axis is perpendicular to said first axis and wherein said spacer is placed between said elongated component and said first and second pivoting wings; a central pin dimensioned to pass through two concentrically aligned through-bore openings formed in said spacer along said second axis and in the center of said elongate component, respectively, and wherein said central pin comprises a ring extending from a first end and wherein said ring defines a through opening extending along a third axis; wherein said first and second pivoting wings are arranged opposite to said elongated component at a distance defined by said spacer width and comprise inner surfaces that face an inner surface of said elongated component; wherein said first and second pivoting wings pivot around said third axis, wherein said third axis is perpendicular to said first axis and said second axis; and wherein a first spinous process is placed and clamped between said first pivoting wing inner surface and a first area of said elongated component inner surface by pivoting said first pivoting wing toward said elongated component and a second spinous process is placed and clamped between said second pivoting wing inner surface and a second area of said elongated component inner surface by pivoting said second pivoting wing toward said elongated component.