Patent · US Expired

Self-sealing guidewire and catheter introducer

US5304156A · kind A · utility

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6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 2, 1992
Grant dateApr 19, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/0686
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A self-sealing catheter and guidewire introducer has a self-sealing gasket adapted to effect a seal when a catheter or guidewire extends through the gasket as well as when neither extends through the gasket.

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