PRESSURE SENSING GUIDEWIRES

摘要

Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a medical device for measuring blood pressure. The medical device may include an elongated shaft having a proximal region and a distal region. An optical fiber may extend along the proximal region. An optical pressure sensor may be coupled to the optical fiber. The optical pressure sensor may be disposed along the distal region. A centering member may be coupled to the optical fiber and positioned adjacent to the optical pressure sensor.

主权项

1. A medical device for measuring blood pressure, comprising:
an elongated shaft having a proximal region and a distal region; an optical fiber extending along the proximal region; an optical pressure sensor coupled to the optical fiber, the optical pressure sensor being disposed along the distal region; and a centering member coupled to the optical fiber and positioned adjacent to the optical pressure sensor.