Miniature stent-based implantable wireless monitoring devices
US9662021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided for the transmission of in vivo arterial pressure, the system comprising: an a pressure sensor whereby in vivo arterial pressure data is collected; a wireless transmitter, whereby the in vivo arterial pressure data is transmitted to be received disposed externally to a patient in which the system is disposed; a stent body, the stent body having an integral antenna, and a power source, whereby power is supplied to the system.
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