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Catheter for magnetic navigation

  • US 20040242995A1
  • Filed: 03/19/2004
  • Published: 12/02/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A catheter for magnetic navigation in a human body by interacting with an external magnetic field, said catheter comprising:

  • an elongated catheter body terminating in a catheter tip;

    a magnet disposed at said catheter tip adapted to interact with said external magnetic field to move said catheter to a desired position in a human body; and

    a plurality of separated, independently controllable electromagnets disposed along said catheter body.

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