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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 10, 2020
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2013
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Daniel J. Gregorich, Plymouth, MN (US);
Roger W. McGowan, Ostego, MN (US);
Michael J. Tierney, Pleasanton, CA (US);
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Medical device systems and methods for making and using medical device systems are disclosed. An example medical device system may include a guidewire. A pressure sensor assembly may be disposed within the guidewire. The pressure sensor assembly may include a pressure sensor and a first optical fiber coupled to the pressure sensor. The first optical fiber may have a first outer diameter. A cable may be coupled to the guidewire. The cable may include a second optical fiber. The second optical fiber may have a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter.