Method for delivering a device to a target location

Details Method for delivering a device to a target location Method for delivering a device to a target location

2005-06-27

2010-10-26

Le, Long V (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C382S128000, C600S117000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07822463

ABSTRACT:
An autonomous device that may include for example a camera, a transmitter for transmitting a signal from the camera and a storage compartment for retaining a substance in the device. A method of delivering a medicament to a patient including imaging a gastro intestinal tract with an autonomous device, identifying a target location in such tract, and releasing a medicament from the device at the target location.

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