Active implantable device suitable for use in an MRI scanner
US9867983B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3931
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments include an implantable device configured to be used in an MRI device, including a control unit, a memory unit, an MRI sensor and a statistics unit. The memory unit includes program information including control programs and/or control parameters that control the function of the control unit, and current state parameters. The MRI sensor is connected to the control unit and responds to a positioning of the implant and/or a patient within or in the immediate vicinity of the MRI device. The statistics unit is connected to the control unit and detects current state parameters present prior to a respective response of the MRI sensor. The control unit selects a control program or control parameters indicated by the state parameters and maintains the control program or control parameters until the MRI sensor indicates a positioning of the implantable device within or in the immediate vicinity of the MRI device.
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