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MRI-guided therapeutic unit and methods

  • US 6,773,408 B1
  • Filed: 07/06/2000
  • Issued: 08/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A high intensity focused ultrasound applicator comprising a frame, a plurality of ultrasonic emitters mounted on said frame, and a bag containing a substantially air-free fluid permanently connected to said frame so that said frame, said bag, said fluid and said emitters constitute a permanently-connected unit, said bag projecting from said frame, said bag being flexible so that said bag is capable of conforming to and engaging a surface of a patient'"'"'s body, said emitters being coupled to said fluid for transmission of ultrasonic vibrations through said fluid, said unit being adapted for releasable connection to an ultrasonic actuation apparatus.

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