Patent · US Expired

Universal hemostasis cannula

US4909798A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 1987
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7882
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a hemostasis valve which is formed of a longitudinally extended valve housing having a first opening and a central longitudinal passage communicating with an opposite second opening. A cap means is providied for enclosing the first opening of the housing, said cap means having a hole to permit insertion of a catheter. Also provided is a one-piece seal means located within the longitudinally extended housing, said seal means comprising a sealing neck having a relatively small opening therein and communicating with a sealing chamber having opposing sealing exit lips which are both readily expandable to a diameter less than that of the valve housing upon insertion of a catheter.

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