Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Isabella, David J. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C128S898000, C606S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004970
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.
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Burmeister Paul
Burns Matthew M.
Cauthen III Joseph C.
Dukart Brian L.
Houfburg Rodney L.
Anulex Technologies, Inc.
Chattopadhyay Urmi
Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner
Isabella David J.
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