Pressure sensing guidewires
US11857345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for measuring blood pressure. The medical device may include an elongated shaft having a proximal region and a distal region and a lumen extending therethrough and an optical pressure sensing block disposed within the lumen, the optical pressure sensing block including a distal portion bearing a pressure sensing membrane and a proximal portion forming an optical fiber connector extending proximally from the proximal portion. The optical fiber connector may be configured to be coupled to an optical fiber extending through the lumen.
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