Surgery – Instruments – Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-27
2010-02-16
Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Instruments
Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
C600S201000, C600S208000, C602S043000, C602S060000, C602S063000, C604S174000, C604S175000, C604S265000, C604S337000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07662159
ABSTRACT:
A transcutaneous access shield with an instrument opening and surrounding wall to prevent infection during surgical and other medical procedures. The shield resists the entry of microbes from the skin at the body access point. A shield positioner and skin hook can be used to improve placement of the shield.
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AEK Medical, Inc.
Bianco Patricia M
Hunton & Williams LLP
Nicholson Keri J
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