Device for in vivo sensing

Details Device for in vivo sensing Device for in vivo sensing

2002-06-11

2010-06-01

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...

C600S109000, C600S160000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07727169

ABSTRACT:
A moveable in vivo device comprises a device body and at least one moveable appendage that is moveably coupled the device body such that movement of the moveable appendage causes the device body to move in a body lumen.

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