Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2010-12-14
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S246000, C606S279000, C623S017110, C623S017150, C623S017160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850697
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for replacing a spinal disc which has a rail extending from the outer surface to connect the apparatus to the first vertebra. The rail extends a first distance from the outer surface adjacent a first end. The rail extends a second distance from the outer surface adjacent a second end. The second distance is greater than the first distance. In another aspect of the apparatus, the first rail extends generally transverse to the first and second ends. The second rail extends generally transverse to the first rail.
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Benzel Edward C.
Birchall, Jr. Charles F.
Duke Keith
Kuras James M.
Lieberman Isador H.
Axiomed Spine Corporation
Barrett Thomas C
Boles Sameh
Tarolli, Sundheim Covell & Tummino LLP
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