Pressure gauge for medical applications

Details Pressure gauge for medical applications Pressure gauge for medical applications

1988-08-02

1991-03-19

Woodiel, Donald O.

Measuring and testing

Fluid pressure gauge

Diaphragm

73747, 128748, A61B 500, G01L 708

Patent

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050000497

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring fluid pressure in a passage or tube for use with medical apparatus such as balloon catheters. A diaphragm gauge is provided and includes a case which houses a first diaphragm, a translation mechanism connected to the first diaphragm and a pointer attached to the translation mechanism for providing readouts of fluid pressure. The diaphragm is coupled to a fluid passage, such that changes in fluid pressure cause the diaphragm to activate the translation mechanism, thus providing readouts by means of the pointer. A second diaphragm is provided for sealing the fluid passage from the first diaphragm, for preventing transfer of materials between the first diaphragm and the passage. The second diaphragm is of a biocompatible, nonpyrogenic, sterlizable material, such a polyurethane, polyvinylchloride, or polyethylene. Alternatively, a biocompatible, nonpyrogenic coating may be provided on the first diaphragm for sealing it from the fluid passage. In an alternative embodiment, the fluid passage is configured for tightly receiving a catheter, the wall of which contacts the first diaphragm for transmitting pressure due to fluid within the catheter to the first diaphragm. The translation mechanism may be a mechanical lever for converting diaphragm movements to rotational movement of the pointer, or it may be an electronic transducer, in which case the pointer and dial are replaced by an electronically actuable display.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3240207 (1966-03-01), Barker et al.
patent: 3418853 (1968-12-01), Curtis
patent: 4610256 (1986-09-01), Wallace

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