Location of fragments during lithotripsy
US9254075B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/263
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus, including a lithotripsic device configured to break a stone into one or more fragments in a body lumen and an endoscope which is configured to obtain a captured image in the body lumen. The medical apparatus further includes an image processor which is configured to process the captured image and create a processed image for display on a monitor, and which is also configured to process and display a track of a movement of at least one of the stone or the one or more fragments.
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