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- 专利标题: Systems, devices and methods for bending an elongate member
- 专利标题(中): 用于弯曲细长构件的系统,装置和方法
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申请号: US12770921申请日: 2010-04-30
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公开(公告)号: US08298242B2公开(公告)日: 2012-10-30
- 发明人: Jeff R Justis , Dimitri K Protopsaltis , Hai H Trieu
- 申请人: Jeff R Justis , Dimitri K Protopsaltis , Hai H Trieu
- 申请人地址: US IN Warsaw
- 专利权人: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- 当前专利权人: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
- 当前专利权人地址: US IN Warsaw
- 主分类号: A61B17/58
- IPC分类号: A61B17/58 ; A61B17/60 ; A61F2/00 ; B21D37/02
摘要:
Systems, devices and methods are provided for bending an elongate member used in a medical procedure. In one form, the device includes a bending mechanism having a plurality of engaging members are selectively positioned relative to a receiving area. In one embodiment, a first set of engaging members is positioned in a select arrangement, and a second set of the engaging members is movable relative to the select arrangement of the first set of engaging members to compressingly engage the elongate member to bend the elongate member to a desired shape/contour. The device also includes a heating element configured to apply heat to one or more portions of the elongate member to facilitate bending. In one form, the elongate member is formed of a heat deformable material, and heat is applied to soften one or more portions of the elongate member to provide added flexibility to facilitate bending.
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