Implant magnet system
US11090498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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