Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-26
2008-12-16
Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
C128S898000, C607S088000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07465313
ABSTRACT:
Red light-emitting implants for treating degenerative disc disease.
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Attawia Mohamed
DiMauro Thomas
Sutton Jeffrey
Depuy Spine, Inc.
Johnson, III Henry M
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