title: Using shape-memory alloys.
abstract: Design considerations and material selection play important roles in the development of surgical instruments for minimally-invasive procedures. Substituting shape-memory or superelastic metals or alloys for conventional materials can lead to a significant improvement in the overall performance of those instruments. In addition, simplicity of design, a reduced number of parts, and ease of assembly and disassembly result in cost reductions.
authors.affiliation: Mühlheimer Radiologic Institute, Mühlheim, FRG.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Melzer
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stöckel
mesh_terms: D000497:Alloys; D004548:Elasticity; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D013718:Tensile Strength