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Valved connector

US8177760B2 · kind B2 · utility

96Cited by

343References

21Claims

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Assignee

C.R. Bard, Inc. · US

Inventors

Guy Rome · Herriman, US
John J. Gunn · Salt Lake City, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 12, 2004
Grant date	May 15, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 29, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M39/10
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A valved connector for controlling the flow of fluid having a valve assembly positioned within a connector housing having a first position wherein the valve assembly prevents fluid flow through the connector housing, and a second position wherein the valve assembly permits fluid flow through the connector housing. The valve assembly may be movable from the first position to the second position by a male luer fitting. The valve assembly is configured for multiple and repeated access and also for minimizing fluid flow restrictions. The valved connector may be designed for use with a catheter to provide for “over the guidewire” placement or replacement techniques with little or no bleed-back or air embolism.

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