Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-29
2009-11-17
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S08600R, C606S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618424
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for use in orthopedic distraction or compression is disclosed. In the illustrated embodiments, two arms are provided that are connected by a rod or bar with a mechanism that enables the arms to be brought toward or away from each other. At the end of each arm, a tip for connecting to a bone implant is provided. The tips are pivotable with respect to the arms, and have an opening with a tab that allows insertion of an implant head having branches defining a channel. Once the tips are appropriately positioned, connected and locked to the bone implants, the mechanism can be operated to move the arms together in compression or apart in distraction.
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Ballard Rodney
Frey George
Johnson Chris E.
Wilcox Bryan S.
Barrett Thomas C
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
Yang Andrew
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