Mitigation of contrast-induced nephropathy

US9421330B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC · DE

Inventors

• John F. Kalafut · Pittsburgh, US
• Alan D. Hirschman · Glenshaw, US
• David M. Griffiths · Pittsburgh, US
• Thomas P. Joyce · Monroeville, US
• Jerry A. Stokes · Vandergrift, US
• Gerald W. Callan · Oil City, US
• Dennis P. Hack · Springdale Township, US
• Julie Gulick · Murrysville, US
• Andreas Maihoefer · Pittsburgh, US
• Arthur E. Uber, III · Pittsburgh, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 3, 2009
• Grant date: Aug 23, 2016
• Expiry date: Oct 9, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/1082
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system which includes a pressurizing mechanism to pressurize a fluid including a contrast enhancement agent for delivery to a patient and a control system in operative connection with the pressurizing mechanism. The control system includes a system to adjust control of fluid injection based upon a measurement of renal function of the patient.