IN VIVO DEVICE, SYSTEM AND USAGE THEREOF
First Claim
1. An in vivo device (1) for an at least temporary placement in a human or animal body (17), comprising an actuator (2) adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior in order to induce a local impact on the adjacent body area for in vivo treatment thereof, and/or comprising a sensor adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior for sensing a pathological condition in the body (17).
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Abstract
An in vivo device (1) for an at least temporary placement in a human or animal body (17), comprising an actuator (2) adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior in order to induce a local impact on the adjacent body area for in vivo treatment of a patient in need, and/or comprising a sensor adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior for sensing a pathological condition in the body (17). An in vivo system comprises at least two and/or a plurality of the in vivo devices (1), wherein the in vivo devices (1) are adapted to communicate with each other and/or with an external controller (24). The use of the in vivo device/s (1) for treating and/or diagnosing a pathological condition in a human or animal body (17) comprises: administering the device/s (1); monitoring the movement of the device/s (1) through the body (17); triggering the device/s (1) from the outside once the device/s (1) reach/es a defined position in the body (17).
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17 Claims
- 1. An in vivo device (1) for an at least temporary placement in a human or animal body (17), comprising an actuator (2) adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior in order to induce a local impact on the adjacent body area for in vivo treatment thereof, and/or comprising a sensor adapted to be actively triggered from the exterior for sensing a pathological condition in the body (17).
- 14. A method of diagnosing or treating a pathological condition in a human or an animal body (17) comprising administering of an in vivo device (1), an in vivo system, or combination thereof.
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