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Devices and methods for determining blood flow around a body lumen

US11864878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2021
Grant dateJan 9, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/043
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system may include an expandable member, and a plurality of sensors disposed on an outer surface of the expandable member and circumferentially spaced apart from one another, wherein each of the plurality of sensors includes a first emitter configured to emit light of a first wavelength, and a detector configured to detect light, and a controller coupled to the plurality of sensors.

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