Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-10-20
2010-06-15
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S250000, C606S264000, C606S279000, C600S210000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736370
ABSTRACT:
A method of interconnecting first and second longitudinal members extending along a spinal column of a patient includes inserting an access port into the body of the patient. A transverse connector is moved through the access port. A first end of the transverse connector is connected to the first longitudinal member. A second end of the transverse connector is connected to the second longitudinal member.
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Barrett Thomas C
Crompton Seager & Tufte, LLC.
Yang Andrew
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
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