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Guidewire with chemical sensing capabilities

US7025734B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/14552
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A guidewire with a sensor which can detect NO and/or superoxide levels is disclosed. This invention can be useful for in vivo analysis of vascular health.

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