Probe assembly

US10859412B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Global Life Sciences Solutions USA LLC · US

Inventors

• Richard Lee Damren · Marlborough, US
• Colin R. Tuohey · Marlborough, US
• Thomas Erdenberger · Arlington, US
• Michael Fisher · Ashland, US
• Jonathan Kenney · Lakeville, US
• Parrish M. Galliher · Littleton, US
• Joseph D. Crowell · Hamilton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 3, 2018
• Grant date: Dec 8, 2020
• Expiry date: Jun 5, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2039/1027
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A probe assembly for inserting a probe into a flexible or semi-rigid object is provided. The probe assembly includes an aseptic connector for coupling to the object, a probe sheath that extends longitudinally from the aseptic connector, and an actuator for deploying the probe within the object. The probe sheath has a plurality of concentric sheath elements and an inner longitudinal volume that is configured to permit longitudinal movement of the probe within the probe sheath. The actuator moves the probe longitudinally within the probe sheath by telescoping a first sheath element of the plurality within another sheath element of the plurality such that the probe is moved to a position sufficient to measure at least one parameter within the object.