Localization needle
US12208232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3317
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical tracking system includes a percutaneous needle, a localization element and a navigation system is disclosed. The percutaneous needle has an elongate shaft extending between a proximal end portion, which is attached to a handle, and distal end portion that terminates at a distal tip. An inner surface of the elongate shaft defines a working channel that extends from a port at the proximal end portion to the distal tip. The localization element is incorporated into the elongate shaft distal from the handle and proximate the distal end portion. The navigation system is configured for tracking the localization element and to provide a real-time display of a position and orientation of the distal tip relative to an anatomy of a patient.
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