Surgery – Instruments – External pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
External pressure applicator
C606S280000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07909848
ABSTRACT:
A tissue retractor and guide device for use in securing a spinal fixation plate to a spine is provided. In general, the device includes an elongate member having a guide member formed thereon or mated thereto with at least one pathway for receiving a tool. The guide member is adapted to be juxtapositioned on a spinal implant, while the distal portion of the elongate member is effective to retract tissue disposed adjacent to the guide member.
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Fanger Jonathan
Kolb Eric D.
Patel Tushar
Comstock David
DePuy Spine, Inc.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Robert Eduardo C.
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