Devices, systems and methods for using and monitoring tubes in body passageways
US10524694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tubes (e.g., catheters, endotracheal or chest tubes and bypass grafts) are provided, comprising a catheter and a plurality of sensors. Briefly stated, a wide variety of tubes (e.g., catheters, endotracheal or chest tubes, bypass grafts, balloon catheters, urinary catheters, central lines and dialysis catheters), as well as related delivery devices (e.g., guidewires) are provided with a number of sensors to monitor the integrity, patency and efficaciousness of the device.
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