Systems and methods for ultrasonic detection of device distraction
US10463406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to some embodiments, systems and methods of ultrasonic detection of implantable medical device distraction are provided. The system includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member. The first elongate member has a first end that is configured to be attached to a first location on the skeletal system of a subject, a second end, and at least one landmark identifiable using ultrasound. The second elongate member has a first end that is movably coupled to the second end of the first elongate member, a second end configured to be attached to a second location on the skeletal system, and at least one landmark identifiable using ultrasound. Movement of the first elongate member in relation to the second elongate member causes a corresponding movement of the at least one first landmark in relation to the at least one second landmark which can be detected using ultrasound.
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