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Pressure sensing valve

US8282566B2 · kind B2 · utility

18Cited by

56References

16Claims

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	Mar 31, 2008
Grant date	Oct 9, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 29, 2031

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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