Implanted Sensing System for Joint Replacements
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- Summary
- Implanted wireless medical device for monitoring joint replacements
- Technology Benefits
- Early detection of micromotion.
On demand monitoring.
Early intervention.
Modification of rehabilitation.
- Technology Application
- Monitoring of the health of a joint replacement.
Early detection of failure/loosening.
Facilitation of diagnosis of the painful implant.
Modification of post-operative rehabilitation to optimise bone ingrowth on implants.
- Detailed Technology Description
- A system that uses contactless, implanted sensors to transmit ongoing data on the implanted joint components back to the surgeon.
Accurate monitoring can alert the clinician of loosening which may lead to joint failure. Available data may also facilitate optimal post-surgical rehabilitation.
The wireless sensor uses an electromagnetic wave to sense the distance to within 10 microns from the sensor to the implant. This distance can be monitored.
- Type of Cooperation
- Licensing or
Research Collaboration
- Application No.
- WO/2017/143400
- ID No.
- 2015019
- Country/Region
- Australia
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