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Surgical implant bending system and method

US11364063B2 · 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	Nov 21, 2019
Grant date	Jun 21, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 3, 2040

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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