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Leakproof hemostasis valve

US4726374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 1987
Grant dateFeb 23, 1988
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M39/0613
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A hemostasis valve, for example, for a catheter for entering coronary blood vessels. The valve defines an adjustable high pressure seal and a second seal of typically lower pressure resistance.

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