Pressure sensing module for a catheter pressure transducer
AssigneeMillar Instruments, Inc.
InventorHuntly Millar
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a pressure sensor module for use in catheters having a pressure sensor operable to provide a signal representative of pressure. The pressure sensor includes a sensing side and a pressure reference side. At least one signal transmission media is coupled to the sensor for transmitting the signal representative of pressure. A convex-shaped carrier is provided having a slot formed to expose the sensing side of the sensor. The convex-shaped carrier is adapted for receiving the sensor such that the sensing side of the sensor is adjacent the slot. A bonding material is provided for mounting the sensor to the carrier. The pressure sensing module provides ease of installation and manufacture because the module may easily be bonded and installed within a catheter.
Claims16
A method for manufacturing a miniaturized pressure sensing module for determining pressure within a living body, said method comprising the steps of:
- coupling at least one signal transmission media to a sensor operable to provide a signal representative of pressure, said sensor having a sensing side and a pressure reference side;
- forming a carrier having a slot to expose the sensing side of said sensor, said carrier adapted for receiving said sensor such that said sensing side of said sensor is adjacent the slot;
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- bonding said sensor to said carrier;
- wherein said miniaturized pressure sensor module is adapted for removable attachment to a catheter;
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- wherein said miniaturized pressure sensor module is adapted for insertion into said living body.
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