Hemostasis gasket valve
US6776774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved vascular introducer sheath having a hemostasis valve assembly which provides tailored distribution of compressive forces along one of the top and bottom edges of each slit to avoid puckering of the slit(s) and to provide balanced performance in terms of bi-directional sealing effectiveness and device movement therethrough.
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