Patent ID: 7909853
Filing Date: 2011-03-22
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An interspinous implant comprising: a spacer adapted to be inserted between spinous processes; a brace; a capture device associated with the brace; a binder adapted to be disposed around the spinous processes, the binder having a first end connected with the brace and a second end extending from the first end; wherein the capture device includes a fastener, a first portion extending from the brace, and a second portion movably associated with the first portion such that a gap between the second portion and the brace is adjustable; and wherein the binder is secured by positioning the binder within the gap and actuating the fastener so that the first portion and the second portion move relative to one another, thereby reducing the gap; wherein the first portion of the capture device includes a first ramp face; wherein the second portion of the capture device includes a second ramp face; wherein the fastener is disposed so that a longitudinal axis thereof is disposed non-orthogonally to both the first and second ramp faces; and wherein tightening of the fastener causes the first and second bearing faces to slide relative to each other so as to move the second portion of the capture device in a direction generally parallel to the first and second ramp faces toward the brace.