The United States Patent Office issued Carlsbad, Calif.-based Aurora Spine the patent, "Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Interspinous Fusion Implant and Bone Growth Stimulation System."
Here are four notes:
1. The patent includes Aurora's ZIP ISPs, encompassing ZIP Ultra, ZIP LP, Dyna-ZIP and others.
2. With the patent, the company may further market, license and develop its ONE-STEP locking mechanism and screw implant technology.
3. Aurora has other pending U.S. and international patents associated with the ZIP system.
4. Aurora develops minimally invasive spine surgery technologies.