Pressure/temperature/flow monitor device for vascular implantation
US6645143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00623
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical monitoring apparatus designed to be implanted in the vascular system is capable of sensing and transmitting via a telemetry link to an external monitor both pressure and temperature information. An internally or externally powered microcircuit component is supported on a stent-like structure and adapted to be placed in the vascular system. Placement in the ventricular septum permits measurement of pressure and temperature in the left ventricle without introducing thrombus generating materials in the left ventricle.
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