Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-11
2009-12-01
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S279000, C606S281000, C606S289000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625381
ABSTRACT:
Anatomically contoured anterior cervical plates with bone ingrowth surfaces, providing for intersegmental compressive preloading, and a rigid and locked interface to all of the bone screws, with those engaging the vertebrae deployed in highly convergent pairs. The bone screws have a tapered self-tapping leading end, an increasing root diameter with a generally constant outer diameter with a thread that is narrow and sharp throughout and an enlarged head portion capable of an interference fit to the receiving holes of the plate. Instrumentation consists of plate holders, a compression apparatus and a pilot hole forming device that interlocks with the plate. Methods for spinal compression and bone hole preparation are provided.
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Barrett Thomas C
Martin & Ferraro LLP
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
Yang Andrew
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