Valved catheter assemblies and related methods
US9427549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3334
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Catheter assemblies are described having a catheter hub with a catheter tube and a needle hub with a needle projecting through the catheter tube. The catheter hub has a valve or a septum for stopping or slowing down the flow of fluid in or out of the catheter hub when the valve or septum is closed. The valve has features formed thereon to facilitate venting, opening, closing, or combinations thereof.
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