Catheter assembly
US10286185B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0633
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly includes a hollow catheter; a catheter hub fixed onto a base end portion of the catheter, the catheter hub having an internal passage communicating with an inside of the catheter; a needle disposed in the catheter; a needle hub; a valve element including an opening and closing unit configured to be opened and closed; an operation member including a tubular body, the operation member being configured such that an opening portion of the operation member is insertable into the opening and closing unit to cause the base end side and a tip side of the catheter hub to communicate with each other; a communication unit; and a sealing member including a tubular body, the sealing member being disposed at a base end side of the valve element and being configured to allow the passage of air and prohibit the passage of liquid.
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