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[João Gonçalves Costa]

Radio Ham's FMwand for brain surgery

Radio amateur Dr. Kim H. Manwaring N7DFU devised an instrument for brain surgery by using parts from a ham radio.

Tinkering in his basement with parts from a ham radio, he came up with the concept for the device and then came across a special alloy developed by a NASA engineer, which he used for the tip of the instrument.

The FMwand was used during three surgical procedures last week, twice for spine surgery and once for brain surgery.

It contains a special thin layer of deposited alloy on the tip that produces heat with no electricity. The alloy heats and cools instantly and the coating produces focused, precise energy, making it a viable tool for removing tumors in the brain or doing other delicate neurological work.

Read the Health Canal story University of Utah Surgeon Uses New "Bloodless Knife" for First time in Humans
http://www.healthcanal.com/surgery-rehabilitation/24425-University-Utah-Surgeon-Uses-New-Bloodless-Knife-for-First-time-Humans.html

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