US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 78
.~.~.~ Shape memory material

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606 /   HD   SURGERY

1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
53  DF  .~ Orthopedic instrumentation {5}
76  DF  .~.~ Specialized coating or material {2}
78.~.~.~ Shape memory material

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/78

Shape memory material:

(under subclass 76) Subject matter wherein the bone attaching element is composed of material which has been plastically deformed to a desired shape prior to being implanted into the body and upon heat application, either from the body or from external sources, the fixation element is caused to assume its original shape prior to being plastically deformed.