Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S064000, C606S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923812
ABSTRACT:
A clip to interconnect primary and secondary bone zones having edges and surfaces, comprising in combination a first tab to extend proximate a surface of the secondary bone zone; a second tab associated with the first tab, and located to extend proximate a surface of the primary bone zone, the second tab having at least one barb oriented to engage the primary bone to resist displacement of the second tab in a longitudinal direction toward the secondary bone zone.
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Bennett Henry
Bioplate, Inc.
Haefliger William W.
Odland Kathryn
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