Granted Patent
Utility
US 4,278,091 · App. 06/117,685
Soft tissue retainer for use with bone implants, especially bone staples
Inventor:
Rocco R. Borzone
Patented Case
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Granted: Jul 14, 1981
Filed: Feb 1, 1980
Inventor
Rocco R. Borzone
Assignee (at issue)
Howmedica Inc.
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