Catheter based probe and method of using same for detecting chemical analytes
US6738651B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical diagnostic apparatus including a catheter and a probe assembly coupled to the catheter and a method involving the use of a catheter and a probe assembly coupled to the catheter. The probe assembly is capable of detecting a chemical analyte. The probe assembly includes a detection probe located within the catheter. The detection probe can be fixedly attached to the catheter or slideable within the catheter.
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