Magnetic control assemblies and systems therefor
AssigneeLevita Magnetics International Corp.
InventorsAlberto RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, Mariel FABRO, Archana NAIR, Olgy DATTO
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Abstract
Described here are devices and systems for applying an adjustable strength magnetic field to a magnetic device located within the body. In some variations, the devices may comprise a force modulation device comprising an adjustable shielding device. In other variations, the devices may comprise a force modulation device comprising a distance adjustment device. In some variations, the force modulation device may be adjusted by an automated control mechanism based on information from a sensor in the magnetic device.
Claims22
A system comprising:
- a magnetic device configured to be positioned in a body of a patient;
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- a magnetic control assembly comprising a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and apply a magnetic force to the magnetic device and a force modulation device, wherein the force modulation is configured to alter a magnitude of the magnetic force applied by the magnet.
A method of performing minimally invasive surgery comprising:
- positioning a magnetic device within a body of a patient;
- positioning a magnetic control assembly externally of the body, wherein the magnetic control assembly comprises a magnet configured to generate a magnetic field and apply a magnetic force to the magnetic device and a force modulation device, wherein the force modulation is configured to alter a magnitude of the magnetic force applied by the magnet;
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- applying the magnetic force to the magnetic device to manipulate the magnetic device;
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- adjusting the magnetic force using the force modulation device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.