Infusion apparatuses and methods of use
US-9421352-B2 · Aug 23, 2016 · US
Safety IV catheter assembly with seal
US8979802B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8979802-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313975986-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Publication date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
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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 at least two seals with at least one being a temporary seal that ends or terminates upon movement of a needle and/or a guard. Different needle guards are provided that can be seated differently within the catheter hub to seal against the elastic seal.
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What is claimed is: 1. A catheter assembly comprising: a catheter hub with a catheter tube having a tube end, said catheter hub comprising a body comprising an interior surface defining an interior cavity comprising a first inside diameter section distal of a second inside diameter section and wherein said first inside diameter section is larger in dimension than said second inside diameter section; a needle hub with a needle having a needle tip, a nominal needle diameter, and a…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8979802B2 cover?
- 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 at least two seals with at least one being a temporary seal that ends or terminates upon movement of a needle and/or a guard. Different needle guards are provided that can be seated differently within the catheter hub to seal agai…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Braun Melsungen Ag
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61M5/3273. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 17 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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