| Literature DB >> 24986087 |
George Chatzipirpiridis1, Olgaç Ergeneman, Juho Pokki, Franziska Ullrich, Stefano Fusco, José A Ortega, Kartik M Sivaraman, Bradley J Nelson, Salvador Pané.
Abstract
Magnetic tubular implantable micro-robots are batch fabricated by electroforming. These microdevices can be used in targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery for ophthalmologic applications. These tubular shapes are fitted into a 23-gauge needle enabling sutureless injections. Using a 5-degree-of-freedom magnetic manipulation system, the microimplants are conveniently maneuvered in biological environments. To increase their functionality, the tubes are coated with biocompatible films and can be successfully filled with drugs.Keywords: biomedical applications; electroforming; microrobotics; wireless magnetic manipulation
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24986087 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201400256
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Healthc Mater ISSN: 2192-2640 Impact factor: 9.933