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Guidewire with chemical sensing capabilities

US7842012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2006
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 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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