Instrument for use in bending surgical devices
US9839463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D7/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for bending a surgical device is disclosed in which the system may include a bending apparatus having a housing with a series of posts received therein. In some embodiments, one of the series of posts may be selectively movable within an elongate slot in the housing, while another of the series of posts may be circumferentially movable. Movement of the circumferentially movable post may serve to bend a surgical device about at least one of the other remaining posts. A tool may also be provided with the system for interacting with a lever and causing the circumferentially movable post to move circumferentially. An alternate apparatus for bending a surgical device is also disclosed, as are methods of bending a surgical device using the aforementioned system.
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