Body-insertable apparatus and medical agent discharge method
US8579883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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