Methods and devices for validating the position of patient-specific devices
US8939982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for validating the correct position of a patient-specific device on a chosen anatomy of the human body as well as such patient-specific devices. More specifically, the devices are provided with a fitting tool which allows in alignment of the patient-specific device with one or more predetermined patient-specific landmarks.
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