In vivo sensor and method of making same

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PATENT NO 9433515
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13596923

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Implantable in vivo sensors used to monitor physical, chemical or electrical parameters within a body. The in vivo sensors are integral with an implantable medical device and are responsive to externally or internally applied energy. Upon application of energy, the sensors undergo a phase change in at least part of the material of the device which is then detected external to the body by conventional techniques such as radiography, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, radio frequency imaging or the like. The in vivo sensors of the present invention may be employed to provide volumetric measurements, flow rate measurements, pressure measurements, electrical measurements, biochemical measurements, temperature, measurements, or measure the degree and type of deposits within the lumen of an endoluminal implant, such as a stent or other type of endoluminal conduit.

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VACTRONIX SCIENTIFIC LLC4725 COLLEGE PARK SUITE 200 SAN ANTONIO TX 78249

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Bailey, Steven R San Antonio, US 40 10881
Banas, Christopher E Breckenridge, US 103 9208
Boyle, Christopher T Flushing, US 93 12675
Marton, Denes San Antonio, US 45 4209

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