Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-17
2011-05-17
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07942904
ABSTRACT:
A pedicle screw stabilization device comprises a superior and inferior pedicle screw anchor with a shaped memory alloy spacer therebetween.
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Fulton Michael
Thramann Jeff
Comstock David
Holland & Hart LLP
Lanx, Inc.
Robert Eduardo C
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