Vascular introducer valve with proximal self-lubrication
US5549576A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved self-lubricating catheter and guidewire introducer is provided with a reservoir containing lubrication fluid located proximally of a sealing gasket in a modified end cap. An improved self-sealing gasket provides hemostasis while reducing the force required to move a catheter or guidewire positioned within the gasket.
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