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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
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.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1992

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