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Implantable device with removable magnet

US8340774B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH · AT

Inventors

Erwin Hochmair · Axams, AT
Martin Zimmerling · Patsch, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 7, 2008
Grant date	Dec 25, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 26, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36038
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable device includes a receiving coil assembly including a magnet holding structure for containing an internal holding magnet which is reorientable in responsive alignment to an external magnetic field. The magnet holding structure is adapted for allowing removal and subsequent reinsertion of the internal holding magnet.

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