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Method of magnetically navigating medical devices with magnetic fields and gradients, and medical devices adapted therefor

  • US 6,292,678 B1
  • Filed: 05/13/1999
  • Issued: 09/18/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/13/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of applying an elongate magnetic member having a length to the surface of an internal body structure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • applying a magnetic field to the elongate magnetic element to orient the elongate magnetic element is a selected orientation; and

    applying a magnetic gradient to the elongate magnetic element to draw the elongate magnetic element lengthwise against the surface of the body.

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