Magnetic targeting system and method of using the same
USRE46096E1 · kind E1 · reissue
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
The present invention describes a magnetic targeting system suitable for guiding a biocompatible device to a target area within the body (in vivo) and method of using the same. The system includes a targeting member having a steering material and is attached to the biocompatible device. The system also includes at least one anchoring member constructed and arranged for the inclusion of a magnetic material effective for influencing the traversal of the steering material, in vivo. The magnetically influenced anchoring member interacts with the targeting member such that the biocompatible device is positionable relative to the target area.
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