Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having marker
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-18
2008-03-18
Gherbi, Suzette (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having marker
C623S001300, C600S309000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07344561
ABSTRACT:
An endoluminal device including a prosthesis and at least one indicator member affixed to the prosthesis that can be remotely monitored to indicate a change in pressure or morphology of the prosthesis. The indicator member may be an optical fiber, a strain gauge, or a first material having a first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) susceptibility value that contrasts with a second MRI susceptibility value of a second material that comprises one or more remaining members of the prosthesis. A prosthesis monitoring system includes an endoluminal device as well as a subcutaneous electronics package and external electronics. Methods of detecting endoleaks or changes in morphology involve implanting an endoluminal device with the indicator and detecting information from the indicator.
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Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
Gherbi Suzette
Ratner & Prestia
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