Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-17
2008-10-07
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S099000, C606S915000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07431731
ABSTRACT:
A method of percutaneously implanting a first component and a second component of an orthopaedic assembly into a body of a patient includes the steps of securing a first instrument to the first component, and advancing the first component into the body of the patient. The first instrument is advanced into the body of the patient such that a portion of the first instrument extends out of the body. A second instrument is secured to the second component, and the second component is advanced into the body of the patient. The second instrument is advanced into the body of the patient such that a portion of the second instrument extends out of the body. A third instrument is advanced into contact with both the first instrument and the second instrument so as to position the first component and the second component in a predetermined position relative to one another. An instrument assembly for percutaneously implanting an orthopaedic assembly is also disclosed.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
DePuy Products, Inc.
Robert Eduardo C.
Rust Ellen
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