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Safety catheter system and method

  • US 20040127854A1
  • Filed: 12/30/2002
  • Published: 07/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A safety catheter system that provides access to a biological site, the system comprising:

  • a catheter defining a lumen and having a first end for insertion into the biological site and a second end; and

    a connector for controlling the flow of fluid through the lumen of the catheter, the connector having an internal fluid passageway by which fluid may flow through the connector, the connector comprising;

    a housing having a first port and a second port, the first port being adapted to receive a blunt cannula and the second port being connected to the second end of the catheter; and

    a movable element positioned within the housing, the movable element having a first position in the housing at which the movable element blocks fluid flow through the housing and a second position at a different location within the housing at which the movable element permits fluid flow through the housing.

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