Implantable, retrievable, thrombus minimizing sensors
OwnerJames H. Silver, Darius Fredrick Mostowfiinventors
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Abstract
A sensor is disclosed, for implantation within a blood vessel to monitor a substance in or property of blood. In one embodiment, the sensor is retrievable. In another embodiment, the sensor has a layer that minimizes the formation of thrombus. A signal representative of the substance in or property of blood is transmitted to an external receiver. In another embodiment, the sensor detects nitric oxide or a nitric oxide metabolite and can be implanted for a period of hours, days, weeks or years. Methods are also disclosed.
Claims26
A sensor for implantation within a blood vessel comprising:
- a support structure;
- a sensor housing carried by the support structure;
- and
- a sensing surface exposed to the exterior of the housing;
- wherein the sensor is configured to detect nitric oxide or a metabolic of nitric oxide, and wherein the sensor has streamlined configuration with respect to the support, and wherein the sensing surface includes a layer that minimizes the formation of thrombus.
A sensor for implantation within a blood vessel comprising:
- a support structure;
- a sensor housing carried by the support structure;
- and
- a sensing surface exposed to the exterior of the housing and wherein the sensing surface includes a layer that minimizes the formation of thrombus;
- wherein the sensor is configured to detect a metabolic product of nitric oxide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.