Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Meniscus
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-02
2005-08-02
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Meniscus
C623S020140
Reexamination Certificate
active
06923831
ABSTRACT:
An implantable knee prosthesis for unicompartmental implantation into a knee joint includes a body having a substantially elliptical shape in plan and a pair of opposed faces. A peripheral face extends between the opposed faces and has first and second opposed sides and first and second opposed ends. At least one aperture extends through the body and extends from a first one of the faces to a second one of the faces.
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Fell Barry M.
Hallock Richard H.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Manahan Todd #E.
Priddy Michael B.
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