WIRELESS DEGRADATION DATA GENERATOR FOR USE WITH A THERAPEUTIC SCAFFOLD AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH

摘要

A degradation data generator is used with a scaffold for delivery within a patient. The degradation data generator includes a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold. A detection circuit generates degradation data based on the impedance of the scaffold or other properties such as RF or lightwave transmission, conductance or absorption. The degradation data indicates an amount of biodegradation of the scaffold. A wireless transmitter is coupled to transmit the degradation data to a wireless degradation data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.

主权项

1. A loading data generator for use with a scaffold for delivery within a patient, the loading data generator comprising:
a driving circuit electrically coupled to drive an impedance of the scaffold; a detection circuit, coupled to the driving circuit for generating loading data based on the impedance of the scaffold, wherein the loading data indicates an amount of impregnation of the therapeutic material in the scaffold; and a wireless transmitter, coupled to transmit the loading data to a wireless loading data receiver, while the scaffold is within the patient.