Patent · US Expired

Pressure sensing devices

US10362947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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63References

9Claims

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Assignee

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SÀRL · CH

Inventors

Christophe Mauge · Doylestown, US
Alan J. Dextradeur · Franklin, US
Daniel McCusker · Bridgewater, US
Stefan Meyer · Langensendelbach, DE
Volker Bodecker · Hannover, DE
Max Ostermeier · Hannover, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2005
Grant date	Jul 30, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 11, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/0002
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telemetrically communicate the measured pressure to an external device. In an exemplary embodiment, the antenna, pressure sensor, and/or connector are hermetically sealed, e.g., by the catheter and/or a coating, to prevent the antenna, pressure sensor, and connector from coming into contact with fluid, thereby allowing the catheter to be permanently implanted or otherwise used for long term use. Exemplary methods for manufacturing and using pressure sensing catheters are also provided.

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