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Abstract

A transducer protector for use in an extra-corporeal circuit includes a first half-shell, a second half-shell, and a hydrophobic semi-permeable membrane enclosed between the half-shells. The first half-shell includes a first tubular connector with a seat having a substantially cylindrical shape and defining an axis X. The second half-shell includes a second tubular connection configured for connection to a transducer. The seat receives an end of a branch pipe from the circuit. The end defines a front surface substantially in the form of an annulus that is insertable inside the seat, which has one or more abutments that form a support for the front surface of the end to define a stop for the end. The abutment defines at least one radially outer cavity and provides a partial support for the front surface of the end. The cavity provides at least one radially outer zone of the annulus without support.

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