Implantable monitoring probe
AssigneeEndonetics, Inc.
InventorsJohn T. Kilcoyne, Ross Tsukashima, George M. Johnson, Christopher Klecher
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Abstract
Disclosed is an ambulatory system for monitoring one or more physiological parameters in a body lumen, such as the esophagus. The system includes an implantable probe having a sensor for the physiological parameter and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external receiver. The probe may be used for monitoring any of various physiological parameters, including pH, temperature, and pressure, within the esophagus or other body lumens. Methods and deployment catheters are also disclosed.
Claims32
A medical device for placement within a body lumen of a patient, the device comprising:
- a device shell sized for introduction into the body lumen;
- a sensor, carried by the device shell, to sense at least one physiological parameter within the body lumen;
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- a securing structure mounted to the device shell to secure the device shell relative to a surface within the body lumen, wherein the securing structure is at least partially degradable, wherein said device shell and said sensor are to remain in the body lumen at least until said securing structure is substantially degraded.
A method for remotely monitoring a physiological parameter in a body lumen of a patient, the method comprising:
- introducing into the body lumen a medical device comprising a device shell and carrying a sensor to sense at least one physiological parameter within the body lumen;
- securing the medical device relative to a surface within the body lumen with a securing structure mounted to the device shell that is at least partially degradable, wherein said device shell and said sensor are to remain in the body lumen at least until said securing structure is substantially degraded.
A medical device for placement within a body lumen of a patient, the device comprising:
- a device shell sized for introduction into the body lumen;
- means, carried by the device shell, for sensing at least one physiological parameter within the body lumen;
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- means, mounted to the device shell, for securing the device shell relative to a surface within the body lumen, wherein the securing means is at least partially degradable, wherein said device shell and said sensor are to remain in the body lumen at least until said securing structure is substantially degraded.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.