Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-14
2007-08-14
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C606S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10739932
ABSTRACT:
Systems, bone screws, and methods for delivering a treatment agent into or near a bone, such as a vertebra are provided. The system include a hollow prosthetic vertebral body having one or more fenestrations and a liner containing a treatment agent disposed within the hollow prosthetic vertebral body. The liner is designed to provide for the controlled release of the treatment agent. Also provided are refillable cannulated bone screws having a resealable seal for delivering a treatment agent to a bone.
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Foley & Lardner LLP
Willse David H.
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