Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3772)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10602797
ABSTRACT:
A bioimplantable tissue fixation device is provided for use in repairing and replacing torn or damaged connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons. The device includes an elongate body formed of a bioresorbable material including an outer surface, a proximal end, a distal end and a longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The body includes an internal cavity open at the proximal end which terminates proximal to the distal end. The internal cavity is in fluid communication with at least one opening formed in the outer surface of the body. The internal cavity is able to accept a treatment material for delivery external to the outer surface of the body through the at least one opening at the proximal end.
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Brown Michael A.
DePuy Mitek, Inc.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
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