Integrated fiber optic sensor umbilical catheter
US12257049B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to a catheter configured to detect at least one blood gas parameter present in blood in an artery of a patient, including, but not limited to, a catheter wall forming at least one lumen configured for umbilical arterial catheterization, at least one optical fiber incorporated in the catheter wall, wherein the at least one optical fiber is configured to detected the at least one blood gas parameter.
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