Sensor for facilitating catheter visualization
US10959643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2034/2053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described embodiments include apparatus for use with a catheter. The apparatus includes a sheath configured for insertion into a body of a subject, and a sensor, coupled to the sheath, configured to detect an electric current passing through the catheter, when the catheter passes through the sheath and into the body of the subject. Other embodiments are also described.
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