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System and method for insulating skin from intravascular heat exchange catheter

US6872222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2003
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Insulating foam or other material is disposed between an intravascular heat exchange catheter and the skin of a patient to alleviate patient discomfort arising from the catheter being hotter or colder than skin temperature.

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