Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07938848
ABSTRACT:
A spinal fixation system includes a pedicle screw having a passage extending along a longitudinal axis of the screw. The passage has a proximal opening at a proximal end of the screw and a distal opening at a distal end of the screw. A drill extends through the passage, a first end of the drill extending out the distal opening of the passage.
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Lamendola, Mark, H
Foley & Lardner LLP
Life Spine, Inc.
Ramana Anu
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