Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S064000, C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964664
ABSTRACT:
A spinal plate system and method for fixation of the human spine is provided. In an embodiment, the spinal fixation system includes a plate, a coupling member, a locking system for substantially locking the coupling member in a desired position, and an anchoring system to secure the coupling member in the locking system. The plate may have a hole that allows the coupling member to couple the plate with a bone. At least a portion of the coupling member may swivel in the hole so that a bottom end of the member may extend at a plurality of angles substantially oblique to the plate. The locking system may lock the coupling member in desired positions relative to the plate. The anchoring system may secure the coupling member in the locking system to inhibit the coupling system from detaching from the locking system when stressed. An assembly tool may be used to engage and disengage the anchoring system during the installation or removal of the spinal fixation system.
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patent:
Freid Jim
Landry Michael E.
Wagner Erik J.
Philogene Pedro
Spinal Concepts Inc.
Vrioni Beth A.
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