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Barriers and methods for pressure measurement catheters

  • US 20040073122A1
  • Filed: 10/15/2002
  • Published: 04/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of making a pressure measurement catheter having an improved barrier, the method comprising:

  • providing a pressure measurement catheter having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen;

    providing a viscoelastic barrier material formed by at least one barrier material precursor combined with an amount of a softener; and

    placing the viscoelastic barrier material in the lumen near the distal end of the catheter.

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