Navigational guidance via computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging

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EP 2 356 940 B8

(12)	CORRECTED EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION
	Note: Bibliography reflects the latest situation

(15)	Correction information:
	Corrected version no 1 (W1 B1)

(48)	Corrigendum issued on:
	04.12.2013 Bulletin 2013/49

(45)	Mention of the grant of the patent:
	16.10.2013 Bulletin 2013/42

(21)	Application number: 10185773.8

(22)	Date of filing: 21.03.2000

(27)	Previously filed application: 21.03.2000 EP 06021634

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International Patent Classification (IPC):

A61B 6/00^(2006.01)
A61B 17/17^(2006.01)

A61B 19/00^(2006.01)

(54)	Navigational guidance via computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging Navigationsführung über computergestützte fluoroskopische Bildgebung Guide de navigation par imagerie radioscopique assistée par ordinateur

(84)	Designated Contracting States:
	CH DE FR LI NL SE

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Priority:

23.03.1999 US 274972

(43)	Date of publication of application:
	17.08.2011 Bulletin 2011/33

(62)	Application number of the earlier application in accordance with Art. 76 EPC:
	06021634.8 / 1757228
	00918160.3 / 1178755

(73)	Proprietor: Medtronic Surgical Navigation Technologies, Inc.
	Louisville, CO 80020 (US)

(72)	Inventors:
	Foley, Kevin T. Germantown, TN 38139 (US) Smith, Kurt R. Boulder, CO 80304 (US) Simon, David A. Boulder, CO 80303 (US)

(74)	Representative: Edlund, Fabian
	Awapatent AB Södra Hamngatan 37-41 P.O. Box 11 394 404 28 Göteborg 404 28 Göteborg (SE)

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References cited: :

EP-A1- 0 676 178
US-A- 5 772 594
US-A- 5 880 976

US-A- 5 638 819
US-A- 5 824 085

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