Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-16
2010-11-30
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07842042
ABSTRACT:
A tunnel guide apparatus and method for forming two convergent tunnels in a bone. The apparatus includes a first bullet member for aiming a guide pin to form a first tunnel in the bone. A second bullet member adjustably connects to the first bullet member, for aiming a guide pin to form a second tunnel in the bone such that the first and second tunnels are convergent. The two bullet members are joined by a guide arm member disposed on a guide arc member such that the first and second bullet members and the guide arm member are adjustable on the guide arc member to form the two tunnels.
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Curran Peter
Reay-Young Clive
Araj Michael J
ArthroCare Corporation
Barrett Thomas C
Scheele Matthew
Szymczak Brian
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