Valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8720065
APP PUB NO 20120184913A1
SERIAL NO

13434415

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A valved sheath introducer for venous cannulation, including a valve, sheath, handle and cap. The valve is configured to permit safe introduction and removal of medical instruments through the sheath introducer. The valve may have one or more anchoring members and a thickened central portion through which a slit is formed. The central portion may have one or more concave surfaces and the slit can be angled with respect to the top surface of the valve. The cap is attached to the handle, compressing a portion of the valve therebetween.

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  • C. R. BARD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beal, James D Spanish Fork, US 13 339
Christensen, Mark A Salt Lake City, US 58 2493
Shang, Walter H Irvine, US 8 419
Smith, Steven M Salt Lake City, US 44 2603

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