Self-sealing percutaneous tube introducer
US4929235A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7885
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-sealing percutaneous tube (e.g. catheter) introducer having a sealing mechanism to prevent blood or fluid leakage that includes spaced sealing gaskets adapted to surround the tube, a distal sealing element being planar and having a slit whereas the proximal sealing element being conical and having an annular opening at its distal and small end, the introducer optionally including a side arm flushing member and/or a female luer lock connection at its proximal end.
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