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Pressure sensing valve

US7510533B2 · kind B2 · utility

25Cited by

33References

19Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Codman & Shurtleff, Inc. · US

Inventors

Christophe Mauge · Doylestown, US
Alan J. Dextradeur · Franklin, US
Daniel McCusker · Bridgewater, US
Stefan Meyer · Langensendelbach, DE
Volker Boedecker · Hannover, DE
Robert G. Kraus · Attleboro, US
Max Ostermeier · Hannover, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2005
Grant date	Mar 31, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 7, 2026

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/24
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pressure sensing catheter having a pressure sensor and an antenna that is coupled to the pressure sensor, e.g., by a connector, are provided. The pressure sensor can be adapted to measure a pressure surrounding the catheter, and the antenna can be adapted to telemetrically communicate the measured pressure to an external device. In an exemplary embodiment, the antenna, pressure sensor, and/or connector are hermetically sealed, e.g., by the catheter and/or a coating, to prevent the antenna, pressure sensor, and connector from coming into contact with fluid, thereby allowing the catheter to be permanently implanted or otherwise used for long term use. Exemplary methods for manufacturing and using pressure sensing catheters are also provided.

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