Catheter assembly including monitoring capabilities
US11129573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly or other elongate tubular device for use in establishing vascular or other access within the body of a patient is disclosed. The catheter assembly is equipped with one or more sensors that enable monitoring of one or more physiological aspects of the patient or physical aspect of the catheter assembly itself when the catheter assembly is disposed within the patient. Such aspects include central venous pressure, body temperature, ECG heart signals, oxygen levels, ultrasound data, glucose, etc. The catheter assembly includes the ability to wirelessly transmit or otherwise forward data relating to the detected physiological parameters to another location, such as a patient electronic medical record, smartphone or other mobile device, nurse station, etc. Catheter assemblies configured to detect the frequency of catheter flushing, flushing quality, etc., are also disclosed.
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