Abstract
The present invention provides a sensor for locating within a urinary drainage bag, the sensor comprising an agent held by a p H-sensitive release material; wherein the agent is a diagnostic marker and wherein the p H-sensitive release material is configured to release the agent when the p H-sensitive release material is exposed a p H above 7, together with a urinary drainage bag comprising the same. Methods for preventing catheter blockage using the sensor and methods for manufacturing the sensor are also provided.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | WO2019145736A1 |
| IPC | A61B5/145,A61B5/20,A61F5/44,A61M1/00,A61M25/00 |
| Priority date | 29/01/18 |
| Filing date | 28/01/19 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2019 |