Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-16
2010-02-02
Isabella, David (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017190, C623S023540, C623S023550
Reexamination Certificate
active
07655047
ABSTRACT:
A composite surgical implant that is made of a planar sheet of a thermoplastic resin that includes a top surface (400), a bottom surface (410), and a surgical grade metal mesh (405) contained therein. The implant may be bent by hand, wherein upon the displacement of the implant, the implant will generally maintain the shape to which it has been displaced.
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Ganesan Suba
Isabella David
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
Porex Surgical Inc.
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