Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2003-08-21
2008-12-23
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07468064
ABSTRACT:
Devices, instruments, systems and techniques for guiding an implant to a location adjacent a bone anchor include a guide member with a connecting portion and a guiding portion. The connecting portion is adjacent the bone anchor, and the guiding portion extends proximally from the connecting portion and is adapted guide an implant therealong toward the bone anchor. The guiding portion is flexible to facilitate manipulation and implant placement in the patient's body.
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Bruneau Aurelian
Melkent Anthony J.
Pond John D.
Krieg Devault
Philogene Pedro
Warsaw Orthopedic Inc.
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