Catheterization system and methods for use thereof
US11938277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3553
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheterization system including a catheter, drainage bag and one or more indicators configured to measure an attribute relating to the usage of the catheter system and communicate information about the attribute to a network, such as an EMR database. The indicators may include a location indicator, a duration indicator, an elevation indicator, a tamper indicator, a dependent loop indicator, a floor contact indicator, and a patient securement indicator. The system may autonomously detect and record one or more attributes relating to the usage of the catheter system.
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