Guidewire with chemical sensing capabilities
US7842012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2026 |
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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