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Vascular access devices having hemostatic safety valve

  • US 20040068248A1
  • Filed: 07/03/2003
  • Published: 04/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for introducing medical devices into the body through a single entry port while at all times preventing backflow of fluids through the entry port, including:

  • providing a vascular access device having a device lumen and a safety valve on the proximal end thereof;

    introducing the vascular access device into the body with the distal end of the device lumen being positioned within a vasculature of the body;

    attaching a detachable hemostasis valve to the safety valve to open the safety valve; and

    inserting a device through the hemostasis valve, open safety valve and device lumen.

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