Detection systems and methods for medical devices
OwnerDaniel Sipple, Brian L. Norlinginventors
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Abstract
A biomarker detection system is disclosed that includes a target biomarker and a fluidic dispensing system that has a delivery device with a distal end. The fluidic dispensing system is in contact with the target biomarker. The delivery device includes a lumen and a fluid channel. The disclosed biomarker detection system further includes a biomarker luminescent material that is in contact with the distal end of the delivery device. The system also includes an optical system in optical communication with the biomarker luminescent material, the optical system including an optical receiver and a detector.
Claims18
A biomarker detection system comprising:
- a target biomarker in a biological system;
- a fluidic dispensing system comprising a delivery device, the delivery device having a distal end,
- wherein the fluidic dispensing system is in contact with the target biomarker, and
- wherein the delivery device includes a lumen and a fluid channel;
- a biomarker luminescent material in contact with the distal end of the delivery device;
- and
- an optical system in optical communication with the biomarker luminescent material,
- wherein the optical system comprises an optical receiver and an optical detector.
A biomarker detection system comprising:
- a target biomarker in a biological system;
- a fluidic dispensing system comprising a delivery device, the delivery device having a distal end,
- wherein the fluidic dispensing system is in contact with the target biomarker, and
- wherein the delivery device includes a lumen and a fluid channel;
- and
- a detection system in communication with the target biomarker,
- wherein the detection system detects the presence of the target biomarker using methods that rely upon properties of electrical conductivity, refractive index, or sound.
A method of delivering medicinal fluid to a patient comprising:
- using a biomarker detection system to locate the presence of a target biomarker in the patient wherein the biomarker detection system comprises:
- a fluidic dispensing system comprising a delivery device, the delivery device having a distal end,
- wherein the fluidic dispensing system is in contact with the target biomarker, and
- wherein the delivery device includes a lumen and a fluid channel;
- a biomarker luminescent material in contact with the distal end of the delivery device;
- an optical system in optical communication with the biomarker luminescent material,
- wherein the optical system comprises an optical receiver, and an optical detector;
- delivering the medicinal fluid to the patient;
- and
- notifying a clinician that the target biomarker has been detected.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.