Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-30
2010-10-12
Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C604S082000, C604S095010
Reexamination Certificate
active
07811291
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.
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Lau Jan R.
Liu Y. King
Lyster Michael T
Threlkeld Judson E.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Lucchesi Nicholas D
Osseon Therapeutics, Inc.
Price Nathan R
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