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Biodegradable fibers for sensing

  • US 8,553,223 B2
  • Filed: 03/31/2010
  • Issued: 10/08/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A spectrophotometric system, comprising:

  • a physiological monitor configured to measure one or more physiological parameters of a patient; and

    a physiological sensor configured to communicate with the monitor, the physiological sensor comprising;

    a light emitting region comprising one or more fibers capable of emitting light along their respective lengths; and

    a light receiving region comprising one or more fibers capable of receiving light along their respective lengths; and

    wherein the one or more fibers capable of emitting light and the one or more fibers capable of receiving light are configured to degrade after being disposed on or within the patient.

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