Blood sequestration device and method
US11857320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/153
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blood sequestration device configured to isolate an initial, potentially contaminated portion of blood from the flow of blood of a patient, prior to directing the flow of blood to an outlet port where the blood can be accessed. The blood sequestration device including a body member having an interior wall defining a fluid conduit having a distal portion, a first proximal portion, and a second proximal portion, wherein the first proximal portion defines a sequestration chamber configured to isolate an initial portion of blood of a flow of blood, a vent path configured to enable the escape of gas initially trapped within the sequestration chamber.
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