Implantable, retrievable, thrombus minimizing sensors
US7181261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/91
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor is disclosed, for implantation within a blood vessel to monitor a substance in or property of blood. In one embodiment, the sensor is retrievable. In another embodiment, the sensor has a layer that minimizes the formation of thrombus. A signal representative of the substance in or property of blood is transmitted to an external receiver. In another embodiment, the sensor detects nitric oxide or a nitric oxide metabolite and can be implanted for a period of hours, days, weeks or years. Methods are also disclosed.
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