Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-17
2010-12-14
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S060000, C606S08600R, C606S279000, C606S300000, C606S301000, C606S305000, C606S306000, C606S309000, C606S320000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850716
ABSTRACT:
Mechanisms for connecting an elongated member for orthopedic support or therapy to bone or other tissue are disclosed. Embodiments may include a receiver member with a channel for accommodating an elongated member such as a spinal rod and a channel for accommodating a bone-engaging member, a bone-engaging member that is insertable into the channel in the receiver member, and a lock member for locking the receiver member, bone-engaging member, and elongated member together. The channels may be variously oriented with respect to each other. Methods for using such embodiments are also disclosed.
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Barrett Thomas C
Boles Sameh
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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