System and method for insulating skin from intravascular heat exchange catheter
US6872222B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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