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Surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body

US7052492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2004
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 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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