Patent ID: 8349016
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An intervertebral implant designed to be applied between the spinous process of a first vertebra and the spinous process of a second vertebra, the intervertebral implant comprising: a) a first element having a base portion and first and second wings extending from the base portion, the first and second wings of the first element defining a first notch therebetween for placement of the spinous process of the first vertebra, wherein the first and second wings and the first notch of the first element are configured to extend around a portion of the spinous process of the first vertebra; b) a second element distinct from the first element, the second element having a base portion and first and second wings extending from the base portion, the first and second wings of the second element defining a second notch therebetween for placement of the spinous process of the second vertebra, wherein the first and second wings and the second notch of the second element are configured to extend around a portion of the spinous process of the second vertebra; and c) a connection piece secured between the first element and the second element such that the first element and the second element are spaced from one another, the connection piece having a first surface in direct contact with a first surface of the base portion of the first element and a second surface in direct contact with a second surface of the base portion of the second element; the first and second elements being formed of a first material and the connection piece being formed of a second material having an elastic deformability greater than that of the first material, whereby the second material of the connection piece is compressible and elongatable to enable limited relative movement between the first and second vertebrae.