Universal hemostasis valve having improved sealing characteristics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5114408
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07599691

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Disclosed herein is a hemostasis valve which is formed of a longitudinally extended valve housing having a first opening and a central longitudinal passage communicating with an opposite second opening. A cap means is provided for enclosing the first opening of the housing, said cap means having a hole to permit insertion of a catheter. Also provided is a one-piece seal means located within the longitudinally extended housing, said seal means comprising a sealing neck having a relatively small opening therein and communicating with a slit concave exit base.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DIVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fleischhaker, John J Wayzata, MN 1 234
Hidani, Tim T St. Paul, MN 2 454

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