Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Ligament or tendon
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Ligament or tendon
C623S013110, C623S013130, C623S013140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905918
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates generally to orthopedic implants for reconstruction of severed, ruptured, or damaged ligaments. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved elastic replacement ligament made from metallic wires in a braided construction for replacement of a natural ligament of the body such as the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.
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Cimino William Wayne
Marsh & Fischmann & Breyfogle LLP
Sharma Yashita
Sweet Thomas J
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