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Method and apparatus for instrument placement

US8335552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2009
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

When delivering a therapy to a patient, such as a drug to a brain of a patient, an optimized delivery point can be selected. The optimized point can be based on physics, physiology, and pharmacology. The optimized point can be used for planning a surgical navigation procedure.

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