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Implant magnet system

US11090498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2020
Grant dateAug 17, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3787
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A magnetic alignment system that can form part of a cochlear implant system. The magnetic alignment system prevents substantial movement of a magnet of an implanted component during an MRI procedure or allows for easy removal of the magnet to facilitate the MRI procedure.

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