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Magnetic Navigation System for Diagnosis, Biopsy, and Drug Delivery Vehicles

Detailed Technology Description

The invention discloses a magnetic navigation system and navigable capsules that are useful for remote-controlled imaging, biopsy, and programmable drug release within the body of an animal. The system includes a capsule dimensioned and shaped to move within the body; an anisotropic magnetic component coupled to the capsule to orient it relative to an applied magnetic field; a detector to determine the location of the capsule within the body; and a magnetic field generating system external to the body that is responsive to the detected location of the capsule. The detector senses the position of the capsule and the feedback of the position information is utilized for controlling the magnetic field generating system to guide the capsule as it moves within the body. The capsule can carry devices for imaging, biopsy, and/or drug release.

Supplementary Information

Patent Number: US6776165B2
Application Number: US2002242389A
Inventor: Jin, Sungho
Priority Date: 12 Sep 2002
Priority Number: US6776165B2
Application Date: 12 Sep 2002
Publication Date: 17 Aug 2004
IPC Current: A61B000104 | A61B001900
US Class: 128899 | 600424
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of Californian Diego
Title: Magnetic navigation system for diagnosis, biopsy and drug delivery vehicles
Usefulness: Magnetic navigation system for diagnosis, biopsy and drug delivery vehicles
Summary: The system is used for moving a capsule within the body of an animal such as human being to perform diagnostic, biopsy or programmable drug release. It is particularly useful within tracts, ducts or cavities such as gastrointestinal tract.
Novelty: Magnetic navigation system for diagnosis, biopsy, and programmable drug release within human body, comprises capsule, anisotropic magnetic component mechanically coupled to the capsule, and magnetic field generating system

Industry

Biomedical

Sub Category

Medical Device

Application No.

6776165

Others

Intellectual Property Info

This invention has U.S. patent number 6,776,165 and is available for licensing.

Tech ID/UC Case

21960/2003-270-0

Related Cases

2003-270-0

*Abstract

None

*IP Issue Date

Aug 17, 2004

*Principal Investigator

Name: Sungho Jin

Department:

Country/Region

USA