Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S279000, C606S300000, C606S301000, C606S305000, C606S260000, C606S264000, C606S272000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862588
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed screw assemblies include a screw that attaches onto the bone, a housing member that connects and inter-locks the bone screw to the rod, and one or more locking members that permit immobilization of various components of the assembly relative to one another while still permitting some relative movement. The bone screws and bone screw assemblies described herein permit flexible stabilization of the spine.
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Barrett Thomas C
Boles Sameh
Hernandez Fred C.
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo P.C.
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