System and method for muscle stimulation and/or impedance measurement to verify proper tube placement

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PATENT NO 12233254
APP PUB NO 20210361934A1
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16881223

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A tubing assembly for use with an electronic catheter guidance systems is provided and includes a catheter and a stimulation electrode assembly, and an electrical connection for delivering a stimulation waveform to the stimulation electrode assembly. The catheter extends in a longitudinal direction and has a proximal end and a distal end that define a lumen therebetween. Further, the catheter is configured for placement within a patient's digestive tract. The stimulation electrode assembly is configured to deliver an electrical stimulation to tissue. A catheter guidance system and method for accurately placing a catheter in the digestive tract are also provided.

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AVENT INC5405 WINDWARD PARKWAY ATLANTA GA 30004

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bjurbo, Karl Thomas Cumming, US 9 0
Schepis, Eric A Alpharetta, US 40 236
Tassitano, James F Marietta, US 8 4

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