IV Catheter with In-Line Valve and Methods Related Thereto
First Claim
1. A method for assembling an in-line IV catheter device comprising the steps of:
- providing a proximal housing portion defining an internal cavity, the proximal housing portion having a proximal end and a distal end;
providing a distal housing portion defining an internal cavity, the distal housing portion having a proximal end and a distal end;
providing a seal member having a proximal end, a distal end, and including a septum;
positioning the seal member in the internal cavity of the proximal housing portion;
providing a needle having a sharpened distal end and a proximal end;
inserting the proximal end of the needle through the septum of the seal member such that the proximal end of the needle projects from the proximal end of the seal member; and
securing the proximal housing portion to the distal housing portion such that the internal cavities of the proximal and distal housing portions define a chamber.
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Abstract
Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member and a seal member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal portions. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also is constituted so a portion of the seal member moves axially responsive to an axial force applied to the proximal end.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for assembling an in-line IV catheter device comprising the steps of:
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providing a proximal housing portion defining an internal cavity, the proximal housing portion having a proximal end and a distal end; providing a distal housing portion defining an internal cavity, the distal housing portion having a proximal end and a distal end; providing a seal member having a proximal end, a distal end, and including a septum; positioning the seal member in the internal cavity of the proximal housing portion; providing a needle having a sharpened distal end and a proximal end; inserting the proximal end of the needle through the septum of the seal member such that the proximal end of the needle projects from the proximal end of the seal member; and securing the proximal housing portion to the distal housing portion such that the internal cavities of the proximal and distal housing portions define a chamber. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for assembling an in-line IV catheter device comprising the steps of:
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providing a housing defining a chamber; securing a tubular member to the housing such that a lumen extending though the tubular member is in fluid communication with the chamber; positioning a seal member including a septum within the chamber of the housing such that the seal member is movable between a first position, wherein the seal member sealingly engages a region of the housing, and a second position, wherein the seal member permits fluid flow through the housing; positioning stop structure within the housing such that the stop structure is spaced apart from the seal member when the seal member is in the first position, and the stop structure is configured, dimensioned, and positioned for engagement with the seal member when the seal member is in the second position to inhibit continued axial movement of the seal member; and inserting a proximal end of a needle through the septum of the seal member such that the proximal end of the needle projects from a proximal end of the seal member. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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