Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
06984245
ABSTRACT:
Instrument and implants are disclosed which provide for insertion of an implant into an intervertebral disc space from multiple approaches to the spine. Specifically, as a preferred aspect of the invention the implant includes a tapered portion and the implant may be inserted from multiple approaches to the spine with the orientation and taper properly oriented in the disc space regardless of the approach.
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Buskirk Dayna
DeRidder Steven D.
Lange Eric C.
McGahan Thomas V.
Blanco Javier G.
SDGI Holdings Inc.
Willse David H.
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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