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Hemostasis valve assembly

US10188845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

Brian Fischer · Boca Raton, US
Jennifer Heisel · Princeton, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 7, 2014
Grant date	Jan 29, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 11, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2039/0653
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hemostasis valve assembly includes a housing and a valve member. The housing includes a central bore. The valve member is positioned within the housing and includes opposed first and second primary surfaces, a thickness, an opening, and first and second slits. The valve thickness is defined between the first and second primary surfaces. The opening is formed in the first primary surface. The first and second slits intersect each other and extend through a portion of the valve thickness. At least one of the first and second slits is accessible within the opening.

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