Adjustable implant and method of use
US8715159B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant comprising a first permanent magnet configured for rotation about a first axis, the first permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject, the external adjustment device comprising a second permanent magnet configured for rotation about a second axis and a third permanent magnet configured for rotation about a third axis different from the second axis; and wherein cooperative rotation of the second permanent magnet about the second axis and rotation of the third permanent magnet about the third axis result in rotation of the first permanent magnet about the first axis.
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