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Medical coupling site including slit reinforcing members

  • US 5,295,658 A
  • Filed: 06/01/1993
  • Issued: 03/22/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical coupling site valve element comprising:

  • a body portion including first and second body portion ends and inner and outer walls defining an interior and an exterior of said body portion, said body portion defining a longitudinal axis;

    a diaphragm extending diametrically across said body portion interior at said first body portion end;

    means defining a slit extending diametrically across said diaphragm, said slit including opposing ends; and

    ribs formed integrally with said diaphragm and extending radially inwardly from said inner wall to locations adjacent to said ends of said slit to prevent said diaphragm from tearing adjacent to said slit when a male luer is inserted into said site through said slit.

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