Reusable surgical implement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9943988
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14317337

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A reusable surgical implement is provided that is formed of a core positioned within an enclosure. The core is formed of a suitable flexible material to enable the implement, which can be any suitable device such as a reusable surgical trial implant, rod template or flex driver, among others, to be bent to conform to the desired shape for an actual implant to be placed in the location of the implement. The material forming the enclosure is also flexible to accommodate the flexing of the core, and is biologically inert to enable the implement to be sterilized after use for use in subsequent surgical procedures.

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GAUTHIER BIOMEDICAL INC2221 WASHINGTON STREET GRAFTON WI 53024

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Braganza, Austin R Milwaukee, US 15 121
Gauthier, Michael T Grafton, US 54 747
Roggow, Kenneth Milwaukee, US 2 28
Schwartz, Mara C Glendale, US 13 127

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