High-modulus superelastic alloy wire for medical and dental purposes
US8753291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A wire used in the medical field for guiding purposes, as well as in other fields, such as in the field of orthodontics for teeth aligning purposes. The wire, when prepared for use in such applications, exhibits an innovative blend of advantageous properties, including enhanced kink resistance over stainless steel wires and enhanced stiffness over Nitinol wires, which enhance its use as a medical guidewire or stylet, and further, as an arch wire in orthodontia applications.
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