Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S280000, C606S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955362
ABSTRACT:
A body tissue fixation apparatus includes a plate having oppositely disposed outer and tissue-contacting surfaces, and at least one fixation hole extending between the outer and tissue-contacting surfaces along a longitudinal axis. The fixation hole is defined in part by an inner hole surface having at least one serration. At least one fixation device of the body tissue fixation apparatus has a shank and a head portion, the shank being insertable through the fixation hole in the plate to affix the plate to the body tissue member upon rotation of the head portion. At least one deformable member is connected to the head portion, the deformable member extending laterally in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and being adapted to deflect to engage with at least one serration formed on the inner hole surface. A method for using the body tissue fixation apparatus is also described.
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Erickson Paul Lawrence
Harrington Stephanie Adi Soulen
Keverline Stephen Edward
Lieberman Isador H.
Lisy Jason A.
Barrett Thomas C
Merlot Orthopedix Inc.
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Waggle, Jr. Larry E
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