PRESSURE SENSING GUIDEWIRE SYSTEMS INCLUDING AN OPTICAL CONNECTOR CABLE

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APP PUB NO 20140350414A1
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14285344

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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.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCONE SCIMED PLACE MAPLE GROVE MN 55311-1566

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MCGOWAN, ROGER W OTSEGO, US 45 468
SMUK, CHRISTOPHER CHAMPLIN, US 9 88
THORNTON,, JR PETER LOS ALTOS, US 8 85

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