Catheter or guidewire device including flow sensing and use thereof
US9750421B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for performing procedure on tissue with flow monitoring using flow sensors. The devices include an elongated member, and at least one flow sensor disposed on the elongated member. The flow sensor includes at least one temperature sensor and at least one heating element having a cavity. At least a portion of the at least one temperature sensor is housed in the cavity. A temperature measurement of the temperature sensor provides an indication of the flow rate of a fluid proximate to the flow sensor.
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