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Y connector for angioplasty procedure

US4886507A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1988
Grant dateDec 12, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2008

Classification

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

Abstract

A connector has a main passage through which a dilatation catheter passes. Combined Tuohy-Borst valve and membrane seals are provided in the main passage to seal the catheter and main passage against flow-by.

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