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Sensing catheter system and method of fabrication

US6824521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2002
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/028
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microminiature sensing module and a sensing catheter system are provided. The module includes a sensor and signal conditioning circuit mounted on a substrate having electrical contacts positioned to facilitate connection of the module to an electrical bus, such as a dual lead electrical bus. The catheter system incorporates a dual lead electrical bus and one or more sensor modules. Methods of fabricating sensing catheter systems are also provided.

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