Magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices and related methods
US8834488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/19
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to magnetically coupleable robotic surgical devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to robotic surgical devices that can be inserted into a patient's body and can be positioned within the patient's body using an external magnet.
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