Patent ID: 8002805

Claim:
An intervertebral implant for placement between the spinous processes of adjacent vertebrae, the intervertebral implant comprising: a first part; a second part having a first side and an opposite second side, the first part configured to be coupled to the first side of the second part; a fastening part having a first side and an opposite second side, the fastening part configured to be coupled to the second side of the second part with the first side of the fastening part facing the second side of the second part, the fastening part including a slot extending through the fastening part from the first side of the fastening part to the second side of the fastening part; a first band having a first end secured to the first part and a second free end configured to extend through the slot of the fastening part; and a second band having a first end secured to the first part and a second free end configured to extend through the slot of the fastening part.