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Body-insertable apparatus and medical agent discharge method

US8579883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2008
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3523
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A body-insertable apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is introduced into a subject to inject medical agent stored in a casing into a desired part in the subject. The body-insertable apparatus includes a fixing unit which fixes the casing to the desired part; and a projecting unit which projects, from the casing, an injection needle for injecting the medical agent. The fixing unit and the projecting unit are driven by a driving source.

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