Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S084000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07018381
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for removing an osteophyte includes an elongated member. A portion of the elongated member includes a blunt end. A burr extends from this portion at a location proximal to the blunt end. An alternative embodiment includes a generally tongue-shaped elongated member. The elongated member includes a first portion and a second portion that define a passageway. The second portion includes a blunt end. At least one of a post and a wall extend from the first portion. A burr is coupled the second portion and the passageway at a location proximal to the blunt end. The burr includes a base with a generally pie-slice shaped perimeter, and includes a generally convex surface extending from the base. The generally convex surface includes a smooth portion facing generally toward the blunt end and a perforated, non-smooth portion facing generally toward the first portion of the elongated member.
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Bays Rodney
Daniels Michael
Hanneken Jamie
Hodorek Robert
Kirkpatrick Lynn
Feuchtwang Jonathan
Philogene Pedro
Reeves Cary R.
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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