Sensor module for a catheter
US8233957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor module (130) for a catheter (110), the sensor module (130) comprising a biofilm detection unit (131) adapted for detecting a characteristic of a biofilm (132) and electric circuitry (135, 800) for providing an output signal indicative of a result of the detection.
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