Vascular introducer having hemostatic valve with integral seal
US8262671B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0686
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vascular introducer includes a proximal hub portion with an interior bore, an elongated sheath extending distally from the hub portion, with a lumen in communication with the interior bore of the hub portion, and a hemostatic valve disposed within the bore of the hub portion. The hemostatic valve has a passage extending therethrough, and includes a sealing flap movable between an open position relative to the passage and a closed position relative to the passage.
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