Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Ligament or tendon
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Prebilic, Paul B. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Ligament or tendon
C623S013120, C623S013180, C623S902000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07001429
ABSTRACT:
A method of securing soft tissue to a prosthesis that has a retaining member secured thereto is disclosed. The method includes looping a first end portion of a first band around the retaining member such that both the first end portion of the first band and a second end portion of the first band extend outwardly from the retaining member. The method further includes looping a first end portion of a second band around the retaining member such that both the first end portion of the second band and a second end portion of the second band extend outwardly from the retaining member. Moreover, the method includes securing the soft tissue to (i) the first end portion and the second end portion of the first band, and (ii) the first end portion and the second end portion of the second band.
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DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Maginot Moore & Beck
Prebilic Paul B.
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