Method and apparatus for measuring flow through a lumen
US10548527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthesis for monitoring a characteristic of flow includes a first tubular prosthesis having a lumen and a sensor for detecting the characteristic of flow through the lumen. The sensor may be covered with another tubular prosthesis or by a layer of material in order to insulate the sensor from the fluid flow. A pocket may be formed between the tubular prosthesis and the adjacent layer of material or prosthesis and the sensor may be disposed in the pocket.
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