Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-08
2011-10-11
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S276000, C606S277000, C606S278000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034082
ABSTRACT:
A transverse fixation device is disclosed. The device includes one or more connecting bodies disposed substantially between two elongate rods. Each connecting body includes a receptacle that is capable of engaging with the two elongate rods. A c-ring comprising an outer surface having a spherical curvature is also included. A third rod may be inserted into the c-ring. A clamp included in the connecting bodies may then be disposed about the c-ring and third rod to allow the connecting bodies to slidingly engage with the third rod.
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Iott Andrew
Lee Andrew
Globus Medical Inc.
Harvey Julianna N
Robert Eduardo C
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