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In-stent restenosis detection device

US6729336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/40
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device is described that can be used to detect in stent restenosis. This invention consists of a stent of current or modified technology, an electromagnetic wave transmitter to excite the stent and an acoustic sensor to detect stent acoustic oscillations.

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