Multiple use stretching and non-penetrating blood control valves
US9155863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The current invention relates to infusion devices, specifically to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters. In particular, the invention relates to peripheral IV catheter assemblies having features to enable selective and reversible activation of fluid flow through the catheter assembly. Some implementations of the present invention include various configurations of septum valves having a barrier surface that is stressed to bias the barrier surface and provide a pathway through the septum valve.
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