Flexible spirally-rolled polymer tube for monitoring and treatment of brain injuries
US8628493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flexible spirally-rolled polymer microtube for in vivo monitoring and treatment of brain injuries; the tube integrally comprising one or more microsensors and one or more microchannels, wherein the microsensors monitor one or more parameters and the microchannels are capable of delivering substances to the brain, removing substances from the brain, or both.
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