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Surgical sensor

  • US 6,499,488 B1
  • Filed: 10/28/1999
  • Issued: 12/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An integrated surgical anchor/localization sensor, comprising:

  • an anchor adapted to be secured to an anatomical structure;

    a receiver, for sensing signals generated by a surgical guidance system, wherein the receiver includes a plurality of collinear electromagnetic coils wound at differing angles;

    a transmitter coupled to the receiver, for conveying to a processor signals received by the receiver; and

    a connector for securing at least the receiver to the anchor, the connector being configured so that the signals conveyed by the transmitter are indicative of a current position of the anchor.

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