Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-28
2010-11-02
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of body portion
Reexamination Certificate
active
07826895
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to techniques for monitoring organ rejection. An implanted device monitors the impedance of the transplanted organ. When the impedance measurements indicate that the organ is being rejected, the device provides early warning of rejection.
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Combs William J.
Parsonnet Victor
Hindenburg Max
Medtronic Inc.
Soldner Michael C.
Szmal Brian
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