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Development of a Retractable Bone Probe Using Shape Memory Alloys

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2011

Timothy J. Ley  and
James D. Stice
Timothy J. Ley
Affiliation:
Flexmedics Corp., 420 North 5th St., Mpls MN 55401
James D. Stice
Affiliation:
Flexmedics Corp., 420 North 5th St., Mpls MN 55401
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Abstract

A unique superelastic NiTi Retractable Bone Probe was designed which can diagnose anatomical structures not previously possible. A number of design considerations which entered into the final device configuration will be discussed. Potential applications for this new probe will be presented.

Type
Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 246: Symposium M – Shape-Memory Materials and Phenomena--Fundamental Aspects and Applications , 1991 , 399
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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