Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-13
2007-02-13
Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
10837148
ABSTRACT:
A modular implant is provided. The modular implant includes a first orthopaedic component, a second orthopaedic component coupled to the first orthopaedic component, and a micro-motion damper interposed between the first orthopaedic component and the second orthopaedic component.
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Stewart Alvin J.
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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