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Methods and devices for validating the position of patient-specific devices

US8939982B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2033

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  • 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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