Vascular access device cleaning status indication
US8137303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/2575
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular access device for communicating with the vascular system of a patient may include a status indicator. The status indicator may detect and signal whether and to what extent at least a portion of the vascular access device has been cleaned.
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