System and method for muscle stimulation and/or impedance measurement to verify proper tube placement
US12233254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/083
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tubing assembly for use with an electronic catheter guidance systems is provided and includes a catheter and a stimulation electrode assembly, and an electrical connection for delivering a stimulation waveform to the stimulation electrode assembly. The catheter extends in a longitudinal direction and has a proximal end and a distal end that define a lumen therebetween. Further, the catheter is configured for placement within a patient's digestive tract. The stimulation electrode assembly is configured to deliver an electrical stimulation to tissue. A catheter guidance system and method for accurately placing a catheter in the digestive tract are also provided.
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