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Surgical implant bending system and method

US10524846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Inventors

Thomas V. McGahan · Memphis, US
Robert A. Till, Jr. · Indianapolis, US
John Hengesbach · Carmel, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 5, 2017
Grant date	Jan 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 3, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2034/256
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant bending device includes a first work surface. An implant support is movable relative to the first work surface. A second work surface is movable relative to the first work surface. A sensor is connected with the work surfaces and configured to detect contact of at least one of the work surfaces with an implant. Systems, surgical instruments, spinal constructs, implants and methods are disclosed.

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