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Catheter with a sensing region for redox reactions

US8600471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2007
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61J15/0088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to catheters, for example a catheter which is adapted such that the user is able to determine whether it has been correctly positioned within 5 the subject. Also included in the present disclosure are means for detecting the position of the catheter and combinations of a catheter and processors for determining the positioning of the catheter. The present disclosure also relates to methods of determining the position of a catheter in, for example, a human or animal body.

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