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Sensor module for a catheter

US8233957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2008
Grant dateJul 31, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2029

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  • 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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