System and method for determining implanted device positioning and obtaining pressure data

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7775215
APP PUB NO 20060211914A1
SERIAL NO

11369682

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A sense head comprises a plurality of coils and a needle window. The sense head is operable to receive RF signals communicated from a needle target such as an injection port located within a patient. A user interface is configured to visually display an indication to a user relating to the positioning and orientation of the sense head relative to the needle target. The positioning and orientation may be determined based on RF signals received by the coils in the sense head. With the sense head positioned based on information provided through the visual display, the user may insert a needle through the needle window to reach the needle target. The sense head may also receive communications relating to the pressure of fluid in an implanted device. The user interface may further display information relating to the fluid pressure in the implanted device.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dlugos, Daniel F Morrow, US 65 5696
Ferreri, Annie L Loveland, US 2 472
Hassler,, Jr William L Cincinnati, US 26 2550
Holscher, Russell L West Chester, US 21 2606
Weaner, Lauren S Beavercreek, US 81 45806

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