Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909826
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.
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Hannen Mathew
Newton Peter
Nilsson Michael
Serhan Hassan A.
Slivka Michael A.
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Fisher Elana B
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Robert Eduardo C
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