METHOD FOR PREPARING A CATHETER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A SENSING ELEMENT HAVING AN ADHESIVE BACKING
First Claim
1. A method for preparing a catheter for detecting a physiological parameter in a blood vessel, the method comprising:
- providing a catheter assembly having;
an elongated tube having a distal and proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal and proximal ends, anda recess formed in an outer wall of the tube between the distal and proximal ends of the tube;
positioning a sensing element for detecting the physiological parameter in the blood vessel into the recess, the sensing element comprising;
a flexible substrate having first and second opposite surfaces;
at least one sensor disposed on the first surface of the flexible substrate;
an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the second surface of the flexible substrate; and
a release liner releasably adhered to the adhesive layer;
removing the release liner to thereby expose the adhesive layer; and
contacting the adhesive layer to a surface of the tube adjacent the recess to thereby secure the sensing element to the tube.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a sensing element that comprises a flexible substrate having first and second opposite surfaces; at least one sensor disposed on the first surface of the flexible substrate; an adhesive layer substantially covering the second surface of the flexible substrate; and a release liner releasably adhered to the adhesive layer so that upon removal of the release liner the adhesive layer is exposed for securing the sensing element to the catheter. The release liner permits the sensing element to be positioned at a desired location within the catheter after which the release liner can be removed to expose the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer can then be used to attach and secure the sensing element at a desired location on the catheter. As a result, the need for additional adhesives can be reduced or eliminated.
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9 Claims
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1. A method for preparing a catheter for detecting a physiological parameter in a blood vessel, the method comprising:
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providing a catheter assembly having; an elongated tube having a distal and proximal end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the distal and proximal ends, and a recess formed in an outer wall of the tube between the distal and proximal ends of the tube; positioning a sensing element for detecting the physiological parameter in the blood vessel into the recess, the sensing element comprising; a flexible substrate having first and second opposite surfaces; at least one sensor disposed on the first surface of the flexible substrate; an adhesive layer covering at least a portion of the second surface of the flexible substrate; and a release liner releasably adhered to the adhesive layer; removing the release liner to thereby expose the adhesive layer; and contacting the adhesive layer to a surface of the tube adjacent the recess to thereby secure the sensing element to the tube. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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