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Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves

US11291821B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Limited · BB

Inventors

Sumit Agrawal · Plymouth, US
Henry J. Pepin · Loretto, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2018
Grant date	Apr 5, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 7, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2039/0673
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Hemostasis valves and methods for making and using hemostasis valves are disclosed. An example hemostasis valve may include a main body having a proximal end region. A cartridge may be at least partially disposed within the proximal end region. The cartridge including a seal member. The cartridge may have a proximal member, a distal member, and may define a seal holding region. The seal member may have an axial thickness of about 0.04 to about 0.2 inches. The seal member may be secured within the seal holding region by a mechanical bond.

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