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Orthopedic fixation device with magnetic field generator

US10004916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2014
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device includes an orthopedic fixation device and an electromagnetic field emitter carried by the fixation device. The device preferably further includes a power source for powering the electromagnetic field emitter, which may be implanted in the human body with the fixation device and the electromagnetic field emitter. The power source may be a battery.

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