Title:
【発明の名称】磁気的方向づけ可能遠隔誘導システムおよびそれらの使用方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2001519191
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A magnetically directable guidance system useful in, for example, medical magnetic resonance imaging is provided, as well as methods of directing the traverse of a device directable by the remote guidance system to a remote destination. A directable device and methods of use thereof are also disclosed. In one embodiment, the device is a catheter directable using a magnetic resonance imaging system. In another embodiment, the method includes interventional radiological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Inventors:
Allenson Ronald El.
Hassenzar William Buoy.
Roberts Timothy
Hassenzar William Buoy.
Roberts Timothy
Application Number:
JP2000515494A
Publication Date:
October 23, 2001
Filing Date:
October 15, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
The Legends of the University of California
International Classes:
A61B5/07; A61B5/055; A61B8/12; A61M25/00; A61M25/01; G01R33/28; A61B19/00; (IPC1-7): A61M25/01; A61B5/055; A61B5/07; A61M25/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Shimizu Hatsushi (1 person outside)