Clamping apparatus and methods

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2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C600S228000, C600S231000, C403S391000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07125380

ABSTRACT:
The methods and apparatus of this invention provide instrumentation for clamping and securing instruments to support members. Specific embodiments of the invention are particularly useful as devices and methods for use during surgical procedures, such as implantation procedures to properly implant a prosthesis.

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