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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2003
Arno Blau, Schwyz, CH;
Falko Seifferth, Zorneding, DE;
Mario Zeiss, Tokyo, JP;
BrainLAB AG, Kirchheim/Heimstetten, DE;
Abstract
A system for positioning an implant includes a holding element for holding an implant. The holding element can include a first end having a grip and a second end having a connecting element for establishing a connection to the implant. The system includes a guiding sleeve for guiding the holding element. The guiding sleeve defines a guiding area for guiding the holding element, where the holding element can be introduced into the guiding sleeve and a method for calibrating an element includes connecting the element to at least one navigation element and placing the element in contact with a calibrating device. The element is moved while the element remains in contact with the calibrating device. A device for calibrating an element includes a planar member connected to at least one navigation element.