Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-08
2005-03-08
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S023110, C606S076000, C206S438000, C206S363000, C604S171000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06863692
ABSTRACT:
Several embodiments of an implant sleeve are shown for use with implants inserted through a wound into a surgical site. In some embodiments, the sleeve is useful to protect mating implant components from contamination during insertion through the wound. In other embodiments, the sleeve is useful to clean components that have become contaminated during insertion.
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Feuchtwang Jonathan
Landrem Kamrin
McDermott Corrine
Reeves Cary R.
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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