WO2000007641A3 - Method and apparatus for magnetically controlling catheters in body lumens and cavities - Google Patents
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AU55482/99A AU5548299A (en) | 1998-08-07 | 1999-08-06 | Method and apparatus for magnetically controlling catheters in body lumens and cavities |
EP99942016A EP1115327A4 (en) | 1998-08-07 | 1999-08-06 | Method and apparatus for magnetically controlling catheters in body lumens and cavities |
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