Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2010-05-18
2011-10-11
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S091000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034059
ABSTRACT:
An acetabular shell or cup removal instrument is disclosed. The instrument includes a first end capable of being received within an acetabular cup and a cutting element pivotally attached. Cutting motion is provided to the instrument by a powered handpiece, so that the cutting element is capable of cutting a bone surface adjacent to an outer surface of the acetabular cup when the first end is within the acetabular cup.
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Harvey Julianna N.
Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
Robert Eduardo C.
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