Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S064000, C623S017120
Reexamination Certificate
active
10291152
ABSTRACT:
An artificial spinal implant is disclosed which when placed between two adjacent vertebrae directly participates and is incorporated in the ensuing fusion. Instrumentation and procedure is also disclosed.
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Brown Michael A.
Martin & Ferraro LLP
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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