Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-18
2009-11-17
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S324000, C606S054000, C403S329000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618417
ABSTRACT:
A clamping element for the clamping of multiple rod-shaped elements has two opposing jaws, which have a number of corresponding grooves for the acceptance of a corresponding number of rod-shaped elements such as bone pins. Spring elements are provided, with which in the resting position the closed jaws are tensed, to hold the rod-shaped elements in position.
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Burgherr Vinzenz
Dransfeld Clemens
Fankhauser Damian
Fischer Rene
Lutz Christian
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
Merene Jan Christopher
Robert Eduardo C
Stryker Trauma S.A.
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