THERMOFORMABLE MEDICAL MEMBER WITH HEATER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

摘要

A thermoformable medical member and heater and method for manufacturing same. A thermoplastic material is converted from a relatively rigid state to a formable state over a narrow temperature range, and, which reverts back to a clinically rigid state within a relatively short period of time, and, which remains in that state even at elevated ambient temperatures.

主权项

1. A thermoformable medical member and heater comprising:
a thermoplastic material having a top side and a bottom side opposite the top side, wherein the thermoplastic material comprises a flexural modulus at 73 degrees F. of at least 2.3 GPa, a heat deflection temperature less than 70 degrees C.; and a thermoformable temperature in the range of 35-70 degrees C.; and a heater operatively associated with at least one of the top and bottom sides of the thermoplastic material.