Cutting/bending tool for polymer implant
US9364329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B29/02
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A first tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a cutting portion, and a bending portion. A second tool is configured to cut a polymer implant, and includes a handle, a first cutting portion, and a second cutting portion. The cutting portions contain a cutter that is preferably a blade. In the second tool, the blades are preferably angled with respect to each other between about 45°. The tools can be used to reshape an implant that is to be used to replace a portion of a skull.
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