Pressure sensor for use in an artery

A kit comprising:

• a device for introduction into an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal body between the wall of the artery and the wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the artery, said device comprising:
• a pressure sensor, and
• a transponder for wirelessly transmitting data available from the pressure sensor, said pressure sensor and said transponder each being configured to be positioned inside the aneurysmal sac;
• and an endoprosthesis.

A kit of parts comprising the following components:

• (i) a device for introduction into an aneurysmal sac of a mammalian artery between the wall of the mammalian artery and the wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the mammalian artery, said device comprising:
• a pressure sensor, and
• a transponder for wirelessly transmitting data provided by the pressure sensor, said pressure sensor and said transponder each being configured to be positioned within the aneurysmal sac;
• (ii) an endovascular prosthesis;
• (iii) means for exciting the transponder when positioned in the mammalian artery;
• (iv) means for externally interpreting data transmitted from the transponder;
• and
• (v) a catheter through which the device is to be introduced into the mammalian artery, said catheter including means for positioning the device in an aneurysmal sac, said device further having been configured to fit into the catheter's lumen.

A device for introduction into an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal body between the wall of the artery and the wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the artery, said device comprising:

• a pressure sensor;
• a transponder for wirelessly transmitting data available from the pressure sensor;
• and
• means for storing data available from the pressure sensor, the means for storing data connected at least to the transponder;
• the pressure sensor, the transponder, and the means for storing data each being configured to be positioned inside the aneurysmal sac.

A device for monitoring pressure in an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal, the aneurysmal sac comprising a space between a wall of the artery and a wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the artery, the device comprising:

• a housing configured to be positioned inside the aneurysmal sac;
• a pressure sensor disposed in the housing, the pressure sensor comprising a pressure sensing element extending at least partly outside the housing;
• and
• a transponder disposed in the housing.

A kit comprising:

• a device for monitoring pressure in an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal, the aneurysmal sac comprising a space between a wall of the artery and a wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the artery, the device comprising:
• a housing configured to be positioned inside the aneurysmal sac,
• a pressure sensor disposed in the housing, the pressure sensor comprising a pressure sensing element extending at least partly outside the housing, and a transponder disposed in the housing;
• and
• an endoprosthesis.

A kit comprising:

• a device for monitoring pressure in an aneurysmal sac of an artery of a human or animal, the aneurysmal sac comprising a space between a wall of the artery and a wall of an endoprosthesis disposed in the artery, the device comprising:
• a housing configured to be positioned inside the aneurysmal sac,
• a pressure sensor disposed in the housing;
• the pressure sensor comprising a pressure sensing element extending at least partly outside the housing, and
• a transponder connected to the pressure sensor disposed in the housing;
• a vascular endoprosthesis;
• means for exciting the transponder when positioned inside the human or animal;
• means for externally interpreting data transmitted from the pressure sensor through the transponder;
• and
• a catheter for introducing the device into the artery, the catheter including means for positioning the device in the aneurysmal sac, the device further being configured to fit into the lumen of the catheter.