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Ultrasonic probe comprising a positioning device for examination devices and operation devices

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AU2002226347A1
AU2002226347A1 AU2002226347A AU2634702A AU2002226347A1 AU 2002226347 A1 AU2002226347 A1 AU 2002226347A1 AU 2002226347 A AU2002226347 A AU 2002226347A AU 2634702 A AU2634702 A AU 2634702A AU 2002226347 A1 AU2002226347 A1 AU 2002226347A1
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ultrasonic probe
examination
positioning device
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Steffen Hering
Rainer Marksteiner
Hannes Strasser
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Innovacell AG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/12—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters

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  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Surgical Instruments (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Measurement Of Velocity Or Position Using Acoustic Or Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices Characterised By Use Of Acoustic Means (AREA)

Abstract

An ultrasonic probe with an ultrasonic head (K), which is arranged on or in a shaft (S) and is moveable with or in this shaft, and a positioning apparatus (P) for at least one examination or operating device is described, which is connected with the shaft. Also, medical operating apparatuses with examination probes and uses of the ultrasonic probe and the medical implements are described.
AU2002226347A 2000-11-24 2001-11-21 Ultrasonic probe comprising a positioning device for examination devices and operation devices Abandoned AU2002226347A1 (en)

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DE2000158370 DE10058370A1 (en) 2000-11-24 2000-11-24 Ultrasonic probe has a head that is placed in an aspiration guide used for removal of biopsy tissue etc. with the probe head having a positioning device so that it can be precisely positioned to yield positioning images
DE10058370 2000-11-24
DE10134911 2001-07-18
DE2001134911 DE10134911A1 (en) 2001-07-18 2001-07-18 Ultrasonic probe has a head that is placed in an aspiration guide used for removal of biopsy tissue etc. with the probe head having a positioning device so that it can be precisely positioned to yield positioning images
PCT/EP2001/013535 WO2002045588A1 (en) 2000-11-24 2001-11-21 Ultrasonic probe comprising a positioning device for examination devices and operation devices

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