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Endoscopic surgical instrument with electromagnetic sensor

US5395033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1994
Grant dateMar 7, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoscopic surgical instrument including a pair of jaws. An electromagnetic sensor disposed in said jaws to determine the relative position of said jaws.

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