Aurora Spine Announces New Patent for Its Minimally Invasive Spinal Implants Allowed by the United States Patent Office

Aurora Spine Corporation (TSXV:ASG) announced today the issuance by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) of United States Patent No. 10,143,501 entitled “Expendable Interspinous Device”.

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This new patent relates to Aurora’s family of minimally invasive spinal implants, bolstering the patents already issued to Aurora for its ZIP® family and its minimally invasive spinal technologies.

“Aurora is changing spine surgery, and we are thrilled that our patent has been issued by the USPTO. This patent further validates modern advancements of our minimally invasive spinal implants,” said Trent Northcutt, President and CEO of Aurora Spine, “and it maintains our ability to continue introducing advanced minimally invasive spinal technologies.”

“Our minimally invasive screwless portfolio provides spine surgeons with our ‘Patented’ ONE-STEP™ locking mechanism that eliminates the use of a set screw. The success of our Screwless Procedure™ is a testament to our dedicated focus on disruptive technology and our commitment to – Simplifying the Complex.”

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