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SURGICAL TOOLS HAVING ELECTROMAGNETIC TRACKING COMPONENTS

  • US 20170209073A1
  • Filed: 01/20/2017
  • Published: 07/27/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical tool having an electromagnetic (EM) sensor component, the surgical tool comprising:

  • a flexible shaft portion; and

    a rigid portion attached to the flexible shaft portion, wherein the rigid portion comprises at least one EM sensor within the rigid portion, wherein the at least one EM sensor comprises an extended core portion surrounded by a coil, and wherein the at least one EM sensor generates a change in voltage when exposed to an electromagnetic field.

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