Device for monitoring a patient for a urinary tract infection

Details Device for monitoring a patient for a urinary tract infection Device for monitoring a patient for a urinary tract infection

2005-12-27

2010-06-01

Deak, Leslie R (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Receptacle attached to or inserted within body to receive...

C604S048000, C604S500000, C604S082000, C604S093010, C604S318000, C604S327000, C604S408000, C604S544000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S051000, C422S067000, C422S068100, C436S164000, C436S810000, C435S004000, C435S007100, C435S007400, C435S007900, C435S012000, C435S286200, C435S287100, C435S810000, C435S975000

Reexamination Certificate

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07727206

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides for a urinary monitoring device to monitor for the presence or absence of markers indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The invention also provides for methods of using such a device.

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