Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-23
2009-12-29
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637956
ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis for a joint, in particular a an intervertebral implant with a central axis, a top part, a bottom part and a joint provided between them, wherein the joint comprises at least two articular surfaces A and B that can slide on one another; the top part has a top apposed surface that intersects the central axis and lateral surfaces; the bottom part has a bottom apposed surface that intersects the central axis and lateral surfaces; and wherein the endoprosthesis comprises at least one channel suitable to convey body fluid, said channel terminating in one of the two articular surfaces A and B and connecting it with the exterior of the endoprosthesis for the joint.
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Burkard Dominique
Bürki Roger
Frigg Robert
Lechmann Beat
Odermatt Daniel
Ramana Anu
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
Synthes USA, LLC
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