Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-04-23
2009-08-11
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S902000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572282
ABSTRACT:
A spinal fixation plate that is adapted to be implanted in a variety of positions in the occiput is provided. In general, the plate has a substantially planar configuration and it includes a mid-line or central portion having several thru-bores formed therein, and first and second opposed branch portions that extend from the central portion and that also include at least one thru-bore formed therein. The configuration of the branch portions relative to the central portion, as well as the position of the mid-line thru-bores formed in the central portion in relation to the thru-bore(s) formed in each branch portion, allow the spinal fixation plate to be implanted in a variety of positions in the occiput, thus allowing the optimal implant site to be selected.
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Boomer Mark C.
Kalfas Iain
Murphy Raymond F.
DePuy Spine SARL
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Robert Eduardo C
Swiger James L
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