Catheter with thermal sensor for detection of vulnerable plaque

US6579243B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Scimed Life Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Jaydeep Y. Kokate · Maple Grove, US
• Eric DoBrava · Crystal, US
• Suzana Prstic · Chandler, US
• Scott Kimmell · Windom, US
• Marwane Berrada · Minneapolis, US
• Avram Bar-Cohen · River Islands, US
• Michael Hoey · Shoreview, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 1, 2001
• Grant date: Jun 17, 2003
• Expiry date: Mar 31, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/3368
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods and devices for detecting vulnerable plaque within a blood vessel are disclosed. An elongate medical device in accordance with the present invention includes an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A substrate is fixed to the elongate shaft proximate the distal end thereof, and a plurality of sensors are disposed on the substrate. Each sensor is preferably coupled to a switching device. The switching devices are preferably disposed on the substrate.