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Mri-Safe Disk Magnet For Implants - EP4074373

The patent EP4074373 was granted to MED EL Elektromedizinische Gerte on Sep 27, 2023. The application was originally filed on Apr 21, 2011 under application number EP22177545A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP4074373

MED EL ELEKTROMEDIZINISCHE GERTE
Application Number
EP22177545A
Filing Date
Apr 21, 2011
Status
Opposition Rejected
Aug 22, 2025
Grant Date
Sep 27, 2023
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ADVANCED BIONICSSep 27, 2023DEHNSWITHDRAWN

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