Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2009-04-30
2011-10-25
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S099000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043344
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use with a spinal implant includes a handle structure with a passage. A shaft with a screw thread is moveable within the passage in the handle structure. A pusher block is linked to the shaft, and has a forward surface configured to engage the spinal implant. A screw-threaded clutch member is supported on the handle structure for movement into and out of engagement with the screw thread on the shaft.
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International Preliminary Examination Report on Patentability dated Aug. 28, 2007.
Evans David E.
Kephart Douglas S.
Hammond Ellen C
Robert Eduardo C
Synthes USA, LLC
Woodcock & Washburn LLP
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