Patent ID: 8828017
Filing Date: 2014-09-09
Classification: A61B,A61K

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a first elongate member having a first longitudinal axis; a second elongate member configured to move relative to the first elongate member and extending along a second longitudinal axis; an engagement portion of the first elongate member configured to removably engage a first surface of an interspinous-process implant; the engagement portion of the first elongate member comprising at least one post protruding from the first elongate member transverse to the first longitudinal axis so as to cross the first and second longitudinal axes when the first elongate member is viewed from the side; an engagement portion of the second elongate member configured to removably engage a second surface of the interspinous-process implant angularly offset from the first surface; wherein the second elongate member is configured to translate within the first elongate member along a longitudinal axis of the first elongate member.