Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C604S104000, C606S108000, C600S219000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10678744
ABSTRACT:
A device that provides access to a surgical location within a patient has an elongate body that has a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a passage that extends through the elongate body. The elongate body is capable of having a configuration when inserted within the patient wherein the cross-sectional area of the passage at a first location is greater than the cross-sectional area of said passage at a second location. The first location is distal to the second location. The passage is capable of having a generally oval shaped cross section between the second location and the proximal end.
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Lowery Gary
Shluzas Alan E.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Robert Eduardo C.
Swiger James L.
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