Implantable monitoring probe
US8323192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14532
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
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