Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2009-02-25
2011-12-20
Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S096000, C606S064000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08080013
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel by cross-pinning the ligament in the bone tunnel.
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Callahan Thomas
Hyman Eric
Orr Keith M.
Whittaker Gregory R.
Barrett Thomas C.
DePuy Mitek, Inc.
Sevilla Christian
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