Magnetized catheters, devices, uses and methods of using magnetized catheters
US10583269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0276
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Catheters, vascular access devices using such catheters, methods of using such catheters and uses of such catheters are disclosed. The catheter comprises polymeric tubing including a composition that can be magnetized by application of an externally applied magnetic field, thereby magnetizing the tubing. Detection of the magnetic field provides location information for the catheter in the vasculature.
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