Variable stiffness hammertoe k-wire and methods for use
US12256964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides an apparatus comprising a wire having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A first portion of the wire including the first end comprises a malleable region that is configured to remain deformed after bending, and a second portion of the wire including the second end comprises a superelastic region that is configured to return to a straight configuration after bending.
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