Method and apparatus for a multiple transition temperature implant

A shape-memory heat treatment jig, comprising:

• a housing;
• a first platen disposed within the housing, wherein the first platen delivers a first heat treatment to a first portion of a shape-memory device;
• and
• a second platen disposed within the housing, wherein the second platen delivers a second heat treatment to a second portion of the shape-memory device, and further wherein the varied heat treatments create a first transition temperature for the first portion and a second transition temperature for the second portion.

A method of manufacturing a shape-memory device including multiple activation temperatures, comprising:

• a. forming a shape-memory device into a first shape;
• b. heating a first portion to a first temperature;
• c. heating a second portion to a second temperature;
• and
• d. working the shape-memory device into a second shape.

A method of utilizing a shape-memory device, comprising:

• a. placing a shape-memory device including a-first portion having a first transition temperature and a second portion having a second transition temperature into a desired position;
• b. applying energy to initiate a first desired transformation at the first transition temperature;
• and
• c. applying energy to initiate a second desired transformation at the second transition temperature.

A shape-memory device comprising:

• a bridge including:
• a first portion formed from shape-memory material having a first transition temperature;
• and
• a second portion formed from shape-memory material having a second transition temperature;
• and
• at least one securing member coupled with the bridge, whereby the securing member secures the bridge to a body structure, and further whereby the first and second portions are activated to reorient connected body structure.

A staple, comprising:

• a bridge, comprising:
• a transition member comprised of shape memory material,
• a first member comprised of shape memory material, the first member coupled to the transition member, and
• a second member comprised of shape memory material, the second member coupled to the transition member, wherein, upon the application of energy to the bridge, the second member rotates about a midpoint of the transition member.