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Electroforming of Implantable Tubular Magnetic Microrobots for Wireless Ophthalmologic Applications
Author(s) -
Chatzipirpiridis George,
Ergeneman Olgaç,
Pokki Juho,
Ullrich Franziska,
Fusco Stefano,
Ortega José A.,
Sivaraman Kartik M.,
Nelson Bradley J.,
Pané Salvador
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
advanced healthcare materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.288
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 2192-2659
pISSN - 2192-2640
DOI - 10.1002/adhm.201400256
Subject(s) - electroforming , biocompatible material , materials science , biomedical engineering , nanotechnology , medicine , layer (electronics)
Magnetic tubular implantable microrobots 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.