Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body
US7052492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2024 |
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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