Patent ID: 8241248
Filing Date: 2012-08-14
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A catheter for controlling blood perfusion pressure, the catheter comprising: a body having a proximal open end, a distal end, a lumen extending between the proximal open end and the distal end, and a plurality of orifices disposed thereon, each of the orifices in fluid communication with the lumen; at least one expandable balloon, each of the at least one expandable balloons coupled with the body, having an interior that is in fluid communication with the lumen and adapted to move between an expanded configuration and a deflated configuration; and at least one sensor coupled with the distal end of the body, each of the at least one sensors adapted to gather data relating to a fluid flowing through the lumen; wherein the catheter is configured to be coupled to a flow unit for regulating the flow and pressure of a fluid, the flow unit comprising: wherein the catheter and the flow unit are configured to operate with a connection assembly for providing a sterile environment, the connection assembly comprising: