PRESSURE SENSING GUIDEWIRE SYSTEMS INCLUDING AN OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE

摘要

Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include a system for measuring blood pressure. The system may include a pressure sensing guidewire including a pressure sensor and a first optical fiber extending proximally from the pressure sensor. The system may also include an optical connector cable including a distal connector capable of being coupled to the guidewire. The optical connector cable may include a second optical fiber that is capable of optically communicating with the first optical fiber. A coupler may be disposed within the distal connector and disposed between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber.

主权项

1. A medical device system for measuring blood pressure, the system comprising:
a pressure sensing guidewire including a pressure sensor and a first optical fiber extending proximally from the pressure sensor; an optical connector cable including a distal connector capable of being coupled to the guidewire; wherein the optical connector cable includes a second optical fiber that is capable of optically communicating with the first optical fiber; and a coupler disposed within the distal connector and disposed between the first optical fiber and the second optical fiber.