Apparatus and method for ultrasonically and electromagnetically treating tissue
CA 2374568 C · Owner: Exogen, Inc. · Inventors: Winder, Alan A.; Talish, Roger J.
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The invention relates to apparatus and method for ultrasonically and electromagnetically treating tissue to treat for example, traumatized tissue , or a bone injury. The apparatus includes at least one ultrasonic transducer assembly (26) and at least one electromagnetic coil assembly (28) configured to cooperate with a placement module for placement in proximity to the treatment area. The apparatus also utilizes a portable main operating unit constructed to fit within a pouch or carrying case worn by the patient. In operation, at least one ultrasonic transducer and at least one elecromagnetic coil are activated by transmitting control signals to the placement module from the main …
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- Filed May 18, 2000 and granted November 22, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 18, 2020.
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