Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993344
ABSTRACT:
The present application is directed to guides for inserting an elongated member into a patient. The guide generally includes an elongated shape with a distal end that is positioned within the patient, and a proximal end that may be positioned outside of the patient. The guide may include a channel formed between sidewalls. The channel is sized to receive the elongated member and guide the member into a predetermined location within the patient. In one embodiment, the guide is used with an insertion device that may include a pivoting carriage for initially inserting the guide and then the elongated member into the patient. The guide may also be used in a freehand technique that is positioned specifically within the patient by the surgeon.
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Carls Thomas A.
Dewey Jonathan M.
Patterson Christopher M.
Pond, Jr. John Durward
Kostelnik Summer L
Robert Eduardo C
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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