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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182448 | Needle for bloodless IV An intravenous catheter system having a retractable needle system and a body system is disclosed. The retractable needle system includes a housing, a needle, a docking feature, and an optional anti-shearing mechanism. The body system includes a body, at least one hu... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8147455 | Infusion apparatuses and methods of use An exemplary infusion system for accessing an implanted device is disclosed comprising an insertion assembly, a hub comprising a sealable path configured to receive at least a portion of the insertion assembly, a flexible catheter attached to the hub and configured ... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8109910 | Flip-top design cannula There's provided a flip-top cannula assembly including a cannula having a cannula seal for receiving a range of surgical instruments having a first predetermined diameter and a reducer cap movably mounted on the cannula. The reducer cap includes a reducer seal havin... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8066675 | One piece low drag septum A one-piece low drag septum is provided for preventing escape of fluid from an introducer needle during removal of such a needle from a catheter and introducer needle assembly. The septum generally includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, a cavity portion, and... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7850653 | Access port including rotatable seals A surgical access device includes a housing; an access member extending distally from the housing and being dimensioned for positioning within tissue, and defining a longitudinal axis; and a seal assembly disposed within the housing. The seal assembly includes first... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7744570 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7666166 | Bloodless intravenous integrated catheter An intravenous catheter system having a retractable needle system and a body system is disclosed. The retractable needle system includes a housing, a needle, a docking feature, and an optional anti-shearing mechanism. The body system includes a body, at least one hu... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7651478 | Surgical access device with floating gel seal A trocar is provided with a cannula and a housing and valve assembly disposed in the housing which forms a housing seal, and instrument seal, and in some cases a zero seal. A gel material is included in the valve and provides the valve with superior flotation proper... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7407491 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7371227 | Trocar seal assembly A seal assembly adapted for use in conjunction with a trocar assembly includes a plurality of seal segments, each seal segment including a peripheral edge and a seam edge. Each seal segment further includes a first section and a second section with a vertical wall c... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7338465 | Infusion device and method thereof The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagem... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331939 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331949 | Urinary catheter with check valve The present invention provides a novel construction for a catheter that includes backflow prevention in the form of a check valve, which keeps the flow of drained fluid material from reentering the patient. The catheter construction of the present invention provides... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331613 | Medical tubing connector assembly incorporating strain relief sleeve A connector assembly for interconnecting separate sections of tubing, e.g., medical tubing. Connector assemblies are a two-piece construction having a connector pin and a connector sleeve. The connector sleeve includes a first end, a second end, and a passageway ext... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7318818 | Indwelling catheter set An indwelling catheter set comprises a cannula housing. The cannula housing comprises: (a) a catheter disposed substantially in the axial direction and formed into a hollow body opened at its distal and proximal ends; and (b) a catheter hub comprising a through bore... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316658 | Single patient use vest An improved connector having limited durability for a disposable chest compression vest is quiet and cost effective. Among other advantages, the connector is heat sterilizable and flat so that the vest can be efficiently packaged and stacked, which is particularly b... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7314463 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311694 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309326 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member, an introducer cap, and an infusion cap. The base member preferably comprises a soft cannula extending from a lower side of the base member, and a port on an upper side thereof. The port is configured to be in fluid communicat... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7300419 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297138 | Infusion set An infusion set comprises a base member (60), an introducer cap (64), and an infusion cap (54). The base member (60) preferably comprises a soft cannula (52) extending from a lower side (118) of the base member (60), ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7244241 | Method and means for cementing a liner onto the face of the glenoid cavity of a scapula A tool for cementing a liner to the glenoid cavity of a scapula. The tool comprises an elongated, hollow, rigid tube having distal and proximal ends with the distal end of the tube having either an angular portion or a curved portion which has a plurality of opening... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7235062 | Surgical access device with floating gel seal A trocar is provided with a cannula and a housing and valve assembly disposed in the housing which forms a housing seal, and instrument seal, and in some cases a zero seal. A gel material is included in the valve and provides the valve with superior flotation proper... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7217277 | Device for providing intracardiac access in an open chest An access device for providing access into a hollow organ during an open surgical procedure. The access device includes: a body for insertion into an opening in a wall of the hollow organ, the body having a bore for passage of at least a distal portion of an instrum... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211068 | Infusion device having offset flow path An infusion device, including: a housing; an infusion cannula extending downwardly away from the housing and capable of receiving an insertion needle; a septum disposed in the housing; a passageway under said septum and in fluid communication with said cannula; and,... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7174914 | Coupler A female coupler comprises a valve support accommodated in a hole portion of the injection port and comprising a projecting portion having a axial hole, a cylindrical coupler main body placed around the projecting portion and comprising a locking projecting portion ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172574 | Transcutaneous portal device A transcutaneous portal arrangement including a portal body having a bottom wall with a through-passing opening or transit for accommodating a catheter. A tubular element that fits in the portal body includes an end-portion which is inserted into the end-portion of ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7128228 | Container closure A closure means adapted to fit into the neck or mouth of a container, said closure means comprising a plug of resilient material said plug incorporating a slit which extends through the body of the plug characterized that, in a resting configuration and prior to ins... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7105009 | Access device maintenance apparatus and method A trocar includes a valve housing and cannula which define a working channel. A valve disposed in the valve housing along the working channel includes a gel material which defines a slit that functions as a zero seal in the absence of an instrument, and an instrumen... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7101353 | Splittable medical valve A hemostatic valve couples to a sheath proximal hub having an inside and an outside surface. The hemostatic valve has a valve body having a proximal porting and end, and a distal portion and end. A passageway extends longitudinally through the valve body between the... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7083626 | Surgical access device with pendent valve A surgical access device, such as a trocar, includes a pendent valve having an elongate structure extending from a proximal end to a septum valve disposed at a distal end. In operation, the elongate structure follows the angle of the instrument to pre-position the s... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7063685 | Hemostasis valve for a catheter A hemostasis valve that is closed when not accessed, but which provides an unobstructed fluid pathway when accessed by a luer fitting/connector. An auto-closure valve within the hemostasis valve housing is flush with a top surface thereof, allowing easy cleaning (sw... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056303 | Surgical instrument seal assembly A surgical instrument valve assembly is provided with a valve seal where the upper portion of the valve seal is rigidly mounted to the body of the valve assembly. The lower portion of the valve seal is configured to allow some radial movement while the upper portion... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7037302 | Positive flow needleless connector The positive flow needleless connector has a cannula slideably mounted within a tubular housing. A sleeve-like septum seals the cannula from an outside environment while also sealing an internal chamber of the cannula from a flow path in a male luer housing. Movemen... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7011314 | Floating seal assembly for a trocar A seal assembly used in combination with a trocar assembly to maintain sealing engagement with the exterior surface of medical instrument, which may have different size diameters, introduced into the trocar assembly so as to maintain adequate insufflation pressure w... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008404 | Indwelling catheter An indwelling catheter has a hollow catheter body, a catheter tube fitted to a front end of the catheter body, an elastic valve fitted inside the catheter body, and a hollow plug slidably fitted inside the catheter body. The catheter tube, the elastic valve, and the... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004934 | Closed system connector assembly A male adaptor is provided with a nose for penetrating into a housing of the female connector. A septum is disposed over the nose of the male adaptor to maintain a seal with the female connector during coupling and uncoupling. Upon coupling, the septum dilates to al... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6994699 | Port, a container and a method for accessing a port A port, a container and a method for accessing a port for injecting or withdrawing a liquid from the container are provided. The port may allow for the administration of, for example, a drug, to a patient and may be located on the container. The port has a septum ha... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6981966 | Valve assembly for introducing instruments into body cavities A valve assembly is provided for permitting the introduction of a surgical instrument into a patient's body while providing a substantial seal about the instrument. The valve assembly includes a sealing gasket assembly providing a fluid tight seal before instrument ... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6955663 | Catheter for extracting and inserting humors The present invention provide a catheter which exhausts a humor such as a hematoma, a brain fluid, and an encephalophyma smoothly without any infection, and be able to inject a hematoma resolvent while maintaining a constant brain pressure, and is inserted into an a... | 10/18/2005 |
