Needleless access port valves
US7615035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Needleless access port valves are generally discussed herein with particular discussions extended to needleless access port valves comprising an inlet coupler. In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a coupler comprises an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is adapted to mate with a first medical implement and the outlet is adapted to mate with an inlet of a valve, which has an outlet adapted to mate with a second medical implement.
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