Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-31
2011-05-31
Getzow, Scott M (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical energy applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
07953498
ABSTRACT:
An implantable device includes a device body and at least one anchoring unit configured and arranged for anchoring the device body in a patient upon implantation. The anchoring unit includes a resorbable material that resorbs into the patient over a period of time after implantation.
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Carbunaru Rafael
Jaax Kirsten N.
Whitehurst Todd K.
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Frommer & Lawrence & Haug LLP
Getzow Scott M
Patton Amanda
Turner Patrick R.
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