Sintered porous polymeric caps and vents for components of medical devices
US9533136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present application provides a device and methods of making and using these devices. The devices comprise porous caps and porous vents made from sintered porous polymeric media comprising plastic particles, elastomeric particles or a combination thereof. These devices are used with medical devices or components thereof to provide ease of use, resistance to infection, sterilization and venting.
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