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Mri-Safe Disk Magnet For Implants - EP3517169

The patent EP3517169 was granted to MED EL Elektromedizinische Gerte on Jun 8, 2022. The application was originally filed on Apr 21, 2011 under application number EP19156900A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3517169

MED EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERTE
Application Number
EP19156900A
Filing Date
Apr 21, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
May 6, 2022
Grant Date
Jun 8, 2022
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ADVANCED BIONICS BENELUXAug 20, 2024ROBERTSWITHDRAWN
ADVANCED BIONICSOct 26, 2022DEHNSWITHDRAWN

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