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Catheter tip device and method for manufacturing same

A catheter and tip technology, which is applied in the field of catheter tip devices, can solve problems such as failure, inaccuracy, and contact between chip electrical connection parts and capsules.

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-08-29
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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However, placement of the chip within the balloon is often difficult or imprecise and may rely on the technician assembling the catheter tip device
Often, placing the chip within the capsule causes the chip's electrical connections to contact the capsule, causing operational problems and / or failure of the chip
Furthermore, the use of manual assembly generally increases manufacturing costs and / or human error associated with such manufacturing

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[0062] figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary catheter tip device 10 . figure 2 is a plan view of device 10 . image 3 is a plan view of the transducer module 14 for the device 10 . In the exemplary embodiment, a catheter tip device 10 is used to carry one or more integrated circuit chips 12 mounted in a catheter tip (not shown). For example, chip 12 may be used, but not limited to, for transducers (such as sensors and actuators), data processing devices (such as ASIC microprocessors), and / or telemetry devices (such as for wireless or RF communications). Chip 12 may be configured to provide an electrical signal output in response to external boundary conditions of the patient (eg, pressure, temperature, pH, etc.). The device 10 can be inserted into a living body (not shown) through an orifice in the body and / or through a surgical incision, and can be used for a variety of applications, including, for example, in the body on conditions such as pressure, temperature,...

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Abstract

A catheter tip device and methods for manufacturing of a catheter tip device. The device (10) comprises a transducer module (14) attached to a capsule (16), wherein the transducer module (14) comprises a carrier (26). The carrier includes a recessed die-attach area (36), a lead area (32) having at least one groove (38) disposed therein and includes a barrier. The barrier (42) extends from the carrier to partially circumscribe the recessed-die attach area. The methods of manufacturing the catheter tip device involve the use of inserting the carrier into the capsule.

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technical field [0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates generally to catheters, and more specifically, to catheter tip devices. Background technique [0002] Catheter tip devices are widely used in the medical diagnostic field to carry various components, including integrated circuit dies, mounted in the balloon of the catheter tip. For example, a sensor chip mounted within a catheter tip can be inserted into a living body through a body orifice and / or through a surgical incision. The components and configuration of at least some known catheter tip devices generally require that most of the manufacturing and / or assembly process be performed manually. For example, known circuit chips are manually coupled to the electrical connectors and then manually mounted within the capsule by the carrier. Precise mounting of the carrier / chip within the balloon enhances the maneuverability of the catheter tip device and facilitates placement of the catheter tip device in the b...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61M39/00A61B5/00A61B19/00
CPCA61B5/01A61B5/0215A61B5/14539A61B5/6852Y10T29/49002
Inventor B·J·奈曼M·A·谢沃德C·V·米克劳斯J·F·马尔奎恩
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO