Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic a therapeutic element within the body
US6142994A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body. The apparatus may be catheter-based or a probe including a relatively short shaft.
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