Location sensing using a local coordinate system
US9375163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3958
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An invasive medical probe includes an insertion tube, having a proximal end and a distal end configured for insertion into a body of a patient. Multiple arms extend distally from the distal end of the insertion tube. Each arm has a distal tip and includes a magnetic transducer and an adhesive element, which is configured to removably attach the distal tip to a tissue surface within the body.
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