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Originally Posted by Jim091866
What do you mean "DBS goes generic"? This is an operative procedure. How can they trademark or patent it? Please expound..
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Medtronic has had a patent on the hardware used, lead wires, chip set, remote control...a medical device patent not on procedure itself. If you look at Clinicaltrials.gov
http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/02/e...bs-implants-t/
Again, Europeans are first to receive it. We have the best healthcare in the world...so long as you are not sick.
