Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017110
Reexamination Certificate
active
06966931
ABSTRACT:
An artificial intervertebral disc includes an upper retaining member secured to an upper vertebra; a lower retaining member secured to a lower vertebra adjacent to the upper vertebra; and a nucleus member rotatably coupled between the upper and the lower retaining members, with the nucleus member having at least a cushioning filler selected from: gel, foam, elastomers, and shock-absorbing materials filled, formed or pre-formed in the nucleus member for making an artificial intervertebral disc as universally oriented, stably supported, reliably manipulated and minimally invasive.
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Prebilic Paul B.
Shi Tain-Yew
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