Merit Medical Systems. has been granted a patent for a system that utilizes a probe to identify and locate implanted reflector markers in a patient’s body. The system employs electromagnetic signals and light pulses, with markers modulating reflected signals based on unique orthogonal code sequences for simultaneous identification. GlobalData’s report on Merit Medical Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Localization system for implanted reflector markers in tissue
The patent US12023144B2 describes a sophisticated system designed for the localization of target tissue regions within a patient's body. Central to this system is a probe equipped with antennas that transmit and receive electromagnetic signals. The system includes multiple markers, each implantable within the body, which feature a switch, an antenna, and a sequence generator. These components work together to modulate the reflected electromagnetic signals based on unique orthogonal code sequences. The probe's processor analyzes these reflected signals to accurately identify and locate each marker, facilitating precise medical interventions.
Additionally, the markers are designed to be self-sufficient, incorporating energy converters and power harvesting blocks to generate the necessary electrical energy for their operation. Each marker also includes a clock circuit that helps synchronize the modulation of signals, ensuring that the code sequences remain orthogonal over time. The processor within the probe is capable of multiplexing the reflected signals, allowing for simultaneous identification of multiple markers. It can further process these signals to determine distances from the probe to each marker, enhancing the system's overall effectiveness in medical applications. The inclusion of a display for visualizing marker locations and distances adds to the system's utility in clinical settings.
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