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. 2015 Jan 28;4(2):209-14.
doi: 10.1002/adhm.201400256. Epub 2014 Jul 1.

Electroforming of implantable tubular magnetic microrobots for wireless ophthalmologic applications

George Chatzipirpiridis  1 , Olgaç Ergeneman, Juho Pokki, Franziska Ullrich, Stefano Fusco, José A Ortega, Kartik M Sivaraman, Bradley J Nelson, Salvador Pané
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Electroforming of implantable tubular magnetic microrobots for wireless ophthalmologic applications

George Chatzipirpiridis et al. Adv Healthc Mater. .

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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