Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-07
2009-11-17
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07618454
ABSTRACT:
An implant for spinal fusion that includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposing the top surface. An anterior surface extends from the top surface to the bottom surface and a posterior surface extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. The implant includes a first end, a second end, and a means for promoting spinal fusion. The implant may further include one or more of a cavity and a trough wherein bone growth material may be backed before or after the implant is inserted into the spine.
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Bentley Ishmael
Seme Steven J.
Crompton Seager & Tufte, LLC.
Philogene Pedro
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
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